Energy and Capital Archives

Oil Transportation Investing

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted January 12, 2013

U.S. oil production is skyrocketing. But without the proper resources, this growth can only continue for so long...

Bullish Gas Investments

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted January 10, 2013

Energy and Capital editor Keith Kohl reveals to investors the must-own natural gas stock for 2013.

Solar Investing 2013

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted January 10, 2013

Last year, plenty of investors didn't want to touch a solar stock. Will China save the solar industry this year?

Natural Gas and Renewables Join Together

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted January 10, 2013

The director-general of the International Renewable Energy Agency and the CEO of a solar company both support natural gas use.

Sempra Energy (NYSE: SRE) Completes Phase I of Solar Project

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted January 10, 2013

Phase I of Sempra Energy's (NYSE: SRE) Mesquite Solar Facility is complete with a 150-megawatt capacity.

Nissan (TYO: 7201) Introduces Low-Cost U.S. Leaf

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted January 10, 2013

After 2012 U.S. sales for the Nissan Leaf failed to break half the target sales, the company is introducing the lower-cost Leaf S.

A Brief History of Fracking

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted January 9, 2013

Nobody knew it at the time, but Roberts' "Exploding Torpedo" was the birth of the modern-day shale fracturing industry...

U.S. Oil Production Could Hit 26-Year High

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted January 9, 2013

A new report from the EIA predicts that at current growth levels, U.S. oil production could reach 26-year highs next year.

"Quiet-Car Rule" to Make EVs Noisier

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted January 9, 2013

After reviewing injuries from electric vehicles and hybrids due to low noise levels, the NHTSA could implement a rule requiring sound.

3D Printing Brings Manufacturing to the Masses

Written by Nick Hodge
Posted January 8, 2013

I've been showing you the benefits of 3D printing for some time now. The technology has existed in its current form for about five years. And it's taking off like wildfire. So are the related stocks.

Chinese Nuclear Program Reopens

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted January 8, 2013

After suspending operations post-Fukushima, China is reopening its nuclear program with even bigger goals for the future.

Industrial-Scale 3D Printing Technology

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted January 8, 2013

The ExOne Company is a leader in industrial-scale 3D printing, offering both printer and printed objects to clients across the globe.