Energy and Capital Archives

Mayan Stock Predictions 2013

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted December 23, 2012

The world didn't end, so go out and buy stocks.

2012: A Year for Oil

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted December 22, 2012

As we prepare for the holidays, it's important to review the year and figure out how we can prepare for the future.

2013 Electric Vehicles

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted December 20, 2012

Jeff Siegel shares his electric vehicle predictions for 2013.

NRC Targets Japanese Company Over Nuclear Plant Failures

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted December 20, 2012

After tubing inside the San Onofre nuclear plant began leaking radioactive water, the NRC is questioning Mitsubishi Heavy Industries' work on the plant.

Unlikely Location for Fracking Job Creation

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted December 20, 2012

Despite a much-debated ban on fracking, New York state has created 44,000 jobs related to unconventional oil and gas development this year.

Siemens (NYSE: SI) Cuts Gas Turbine Jobs

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted December 20, 2012

After cutting American wind jobs earlier this year, Siemens (NYSE: SI) announced new cuts in its German gas turbine business.

The Easiest Gains for 2013

Written by Briton Ryle
Posted December 19, 2012

Sometimes, the stock market's moves are so clearly telegraphed, it's a simple matter of stooping over to pick up the profits that are just laying there. Now is one of those times.

U.S. Raises Anti-Dumping Tariff for Chinese Wind Companies

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted December 19, 2012

On the heels of the U.S. anti-dumping tariff on Chinese solar companies comes another tariff, this time on wind turbine manufacturers.

Keystone XL Lawsuit

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted December 19, 2012

A Texas land-owner says he wasn't fully informed on what the Keystone XL Pipeline would be carrying when he signed a contract, and a judge agrees with him.

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.

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.

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.