Energy and Capital Archives

Statoil (NYSE: STO) Purchases Marcellus Shale Acreage

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted December 19, 2012

Norway's Statoil (NYSE: STO) hopes to increase production in the U.S. to 500,000 barrels of oil equivalent a day in 2020.

Graphene Uses and Investments

Written by Nick Hodge
Posted December 18, 2012

I've been tight-lipped about it for a while now, but it's finally time to show you what the BBC calls a "Miracle Material"... and why now is the time for you to buy the best way to play it.

GE (NYSE: GE) Reaches Wind Service Deal in Taiwan

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted December 18, 2012

In a deal with Taiwan Power, GE (NYSE: GE) will operate and service Taiwan's 26 GE wind turbines, which provide 110 million kilowatt hours of power.

Nation's Largest Fuel Cell Park

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted December 18, 2012

As natural gas becomes the most appealing source of electricity generation, fuel cells are gaining popularity, too.

Exxon (NYSE: XOM) Enters South African Offshore Region

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted December 18, 2012

Exxon Mobil (NYSE: XOM) is purchasing a 75 percent stake in a region off the coast of South Africa.

Solar-Powered Oil Recovery

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted December 18, 2012

It's always seemed like solar power and Big Oil would never learn to play nice. But this new technology could benefit them both.

Fracking Around the World

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted December 17, 2012

The United States has been wildly successful with unconventional natural gas development... can the UK follow in its footsteps to success?

Nissan Battery Production

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted December 17, 2012

Nissan Motor Co.'s new Tennessee battery plant will aim to produce 200,000 battery packs each year.

Rhode Island EV Project

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted December 17, 2012

In a statewide initiative, the Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources will oversee an electric vehicle infrastructure project.

Total (NYSE: TOT) to Purchase LNG for Export Project

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted December 17, 2012

Under a 20-year agreement, Total (NYSE: TOT) will purchase a train of LNG for Cheniere Energy's (NYSE: CQP) Louisiana export facility.

Coal to Rival Oil in Global Demand

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted December 17, 2012

A new report from the IEA shows that coal demand will increase over the next five years to rival oil as the world's most-demanded energy source.

Williams Cos. (NYSE: WMB) Invests in Pipeline Venture

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted December 16, 2012

Williams Cos. (NYSE: WMB) is entering a pipeline partnership after Chesapeake Energy (NYSE: CHK) pulled out earlier this year.