Energy and Capital Archives

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.

Mississippi River Barge Crisis

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted December 16, 2012

In five days, the shallow Mississippi could bring commerce to a halt. The "dry season" is worse than normal, and the only thing that will help is putting fracking resources at stake.

SolarCity, PBF Energy IPOs

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted December 16, 2012

SolarCity's (NASDAQ: SCTY) much-anticipated IPO went smoothly, while PBF Energy (NYSE: PBF) showed little movement on its first day of trading.

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.

Electric Vehicles in 2013

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted December 16, 2012

The electric vehicle market will begin to consolidate next year as improved infrastructure and lower prices change the game.