Energy and Capital Archives

Peak Car Investment Opportunities

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted January 27, 2013

There's been an interesting shift in behaviors regarding daily work commutes that has led to some folks not even needing a car. You've heard of Peak Oil... but what about "Peak Car"?

Cheapest Electric Vehicle in the U.S.

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted January 27, 2013

Poor sales numbers in 2012 has led one dealer of this Mitsubishi electric vehicle to set a highly attractive leasing price...

Natural Gas Flaring

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted January 27, 2013

Even as gas production in North Dakota grows, the percentage of gas flared remains the same. This highlights the shale gas infrastructure problem and the importance of companies with a solution...

"Giant" Irish Wind Turbines

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted January 27, 2013

Ireland's 600-foot wind turbines could be among the world's largest, and the power they create will save U.K. power consumers billions over 15 years...

Natural Gas Export Investing

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted January 25, 2013

The question now isn't whether we should export natural gas; it's how much. And the debate has some companies fired up.

Alternative Fracking Profits

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted January 24, 2013

Keith Kohl highlights two different ways investors can cash in on new fracking investments.

Smart City Investment Opportunities

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted January 24, 2013

The smart city technology market could grow at a CAGR of 16.2% for the next eight years. And this is just the early stages.

Senators Pressure Obama on Keystone XL Approval

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted January 24, 2013

The approval of the Keystone XL pipeline by Nebraska's governor inspired 53 senators to place pressure on the President for similar approval...

Uranium Fracking

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted January 24, 2013

U.S. uranium production is low and international supplies will soon decrease. But one Texas company is exploring a process that could turn that around...

FOUR TIMES Bigger than the Bakken...

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted January 23, 2013

For the past 100 years, California has been a major oil producer. Now oil companies are going to the source... and the results could be an absolute bonanza.

Australian Shale Oil Asset Sale

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted January 23, 2013

Australian oil and gas company Linc Energy (ASX: LNC) is looking to attract major oil companies to facilitate shale oil development...

BHP Billiton (ASX: BHP) Comes Up Short on Thermal Coal

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted January 23, 2013

Australian miner BHP Billiton (ASX: BHP) posted strong results in coking coal, petroleum, and other operations, but it fell short with thermal coal...