Energy and Capital Archives

Steelmaking Supported by Natural Gas Boom

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted January 1, 2013

The shale gas boom has led to the growth in a number of industries, and now even the declining steel industry is getting a boost.

Electric Cars 2012

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted December 30, 2012

This is the best piece on electric vehicles I've read all year.

4 Days Until Basel III

Written by Christian DeHaemer
Posted December 27, 2012

Christian DeHaemer sends a final memo about what Basel III means for gold - and your wealth - just four days before these banking rules go into effect...

Lithium-ion Battery Technology for 2013 EVs

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted December 27, 2012

Companies like Nissan (TYO: 7201), Ford (NYSE: F), and General Electric (NYSE: GE) are relying on lithium-ion technology for 2013 electric vehicles.

Financing Complete for Nation's Largest Desalination Facility

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted December 27, 2012

The Carlsbad Seawater Desalination Project, the nation's largest, has completed financing and will finish construction in 2016.

Bakken Crude Tanker Runs Ashore

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted December 27, 2012

An oil tanker carrying Bakken crude to a Canadian refinery from New York has run aground in the Hudson River.

Alternative Energy Technology Investing

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted December 27, 2012

Tomorrow's alternative energy technologies are being developed right now.

A Brief History of Oil

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted December 26, 2012

Brian Hicks, author of Profit from the Peak, gives a brief history of oil that begins before the first-ever oil well.

$10 Million Oil Deal

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted December 26, 2012

Oil exploration deal gives Genel 75% interest in Phoenicia Energy Company.

Marcellus Gas Production

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted December 26, 2012

Fracking concerns remain, but development speeds along.

Lithuania Nuclear Investment Opportunities

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted December 26, 2012

New government could delay nuclear power goals.

Glasgow's Weir Group (LON: WEIR) Enters U.S. Shale Market

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted December 25, 2012

Glasgow engineering firm Weir Group has entered the U.S. shale market through an acquisition of a U.S. shale services company.