Energy and Capital Archives

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.

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.

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.