Energy and Capital Archives

European Gas is Not Cost-Competitive with Coal

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted January 8, 2013

With an abundance of coal pushing down prices, the European gas market would not be viable unless coal prices grew $80.

The Boom and Bust of U.S. Oil Investing

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted January 7, 2013

Keith Kohl unearths the backstory of the upcoming oil crisis brewing in Alaska's North Slope.

BP (LON: BP) Places Massive Oil Tanker Order

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted January 7, 2013

BP has placed an order worth an estimated $630 million for oil tankers, making it the largest tanker order in 2012.

Zinc Battery Technology

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted January 7, 2013

Companies have been searching for the next generation in batteries to move beyond the stiff, bulky lithium-ion design. Imprint Energy's design may be the solution.

GE (NYSE: GE) to Diversify Fleet with Natural Gas Vehicles

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted January 7, 2013

GE's (NYSE: GE) plan to purchase 25,000 electric vehicles for fleets is falling through as fleet drivers demand diversity.

Japanese Nuclear Resurgence Could Push Uranium Up

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted January 7, 2013

As the new Japanese government shows signs of allowing nuclear power, uranium companies are looking up.

Warren Buffett Bakken Shale Investment

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted January 6, 2013

An ingenious move gave Warren Buffett the keys to a company that is now the lifeblood of the oil and gas boom. And we're buying this backdoor Bakken Shale play.

Transocean (NYSE: RIG) to Pay $1.4 Billion Settlement

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted January 6, 2013

After more than two years, Transocean has reached a settlement with the Justice Department over the 2010 Gulf oil spill.

Report: EV Sales to Hit 3.8 Million Annually by 2020

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted January 6, 2013

A new Pike Research reports shows electric vehicles are growing increasingly popular, and sales could reach 3.8 million annually in under a decade.

GE (NYSE: GE), Others to Purchase French Wind Farms

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted January 6, 2013

GE (NYSE: GE) is involved in an international consortium that will purchase 32 French wind farms from Spanish company Iberdrola.

Iranian Oil Exports Fall 40% and Counting

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted January 6, 2013

Western oil sanctions have been slowing Iranian oil production and exports, the nation's Oil Minister admits for the first time.

OPEC's Coming Slump

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted January 5, 2013

After a 52-year legacy, OPEC is beginning to show signs of weakness. An uptick in worldwide and U.S. production will begin to replace it.