Energy and Capital Archives

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.

Ivory Coast Aims for Oil Boom

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted January 3, 2013

Recent oil discoveries have shown that West Africa could be rich in oil, with the Ivory Coast planning to ramp up production in the next five years.

New York Document Found Detailing Fracking Health Solutions

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted January 3, 2013

A year-old document from Governor Cuomo's administration shows that safety protocols could lower fracking's health risks, a finding that could contribute to the New York debate.

Berkshire Hathaway Subsidiary Buys Massive Solar Project

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted January 3, 2013

MidAmerican Energy, a subsidiary of billionaire Warren Buffett's company, has agreed to purchase two solar projects from SunPower (NASDAQ: SPWR)