Energy and Capital Archives

REIT-Funded Solar Projects

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted January 21, 2013

A request that the IRS make solar farms "real property" could allow projects to receive funding from lucrative REITs...

China Thorium Investing

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted January 20, 2013

Beijing hit record pollution levels last week. Will China, the largest consumer of coal, advance a new generation of thorium reactors?

Genel Energy (LON: GENL) Begins Iraqi Exports Despite Warning

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted January 20, 2013

Despite Baghdad's warnings to sue oil companies dealing in Kurdistan, Genel Energy PLC (LON: GENL) has begun and planned increases for Kurdish oil exports.

Middle East, Africa Could Thrive on Solar Power

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted January 20, 2013

In oil producing nations where high oil prices and higher domestic consumption are hurting revenue, renewable power could thrive...

GE's (NYSE: GE) Oil and Gas Sector Boosts Q4 Results

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted January 20, 2013

GE (NYSE: GE) reported a rise of 8% in net income during the fourth quarter, and much of the profit was thanks to renewed focus on the oil and gas sector.

Geopolitical Tensions Shake Up Oil Production

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted January 18, 2013

The attack on an Algerian natural gas field has halted oil and natural gas production. What is the cost of this hit to production in a world constantly demanding more?

Shale Gas 101

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted January 17, 2013

Energy and Capital's Keith Kohl takes a closer look at three of the top shale gas plays in the United States.

Royal Dutch Shell (NYSE: RDS.A) to Develop Ukrainian Shale

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted January 17, 2013

The Ukraine may have Europe's third-largest shale deposit, and Royal Dutch Shell (NYSE: RDS.A) is one step closer to a development contract.

2013 Electric Car Technology Investing

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted January 17, 2013

This year's Detroit Auto Show came complete with the next generation of electric cars that upped the ante on performance, design, and even price.

Bendable Lithium-Ion Battery Technology

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted January 17, 2013

A Korean research team has developed technology to make flexible lithium-ion batteries.

CNG Fueling Corridor

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted January 17, 2013

West Virginia will use natural gas from the Marcellus shale to fuel state vehicles with its new CNG Fueling Corridor.

Denbury Resources (NYSE: DNR) Purchases North Dakota Assets

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted January 16, 2013

After selling Bakken assets to Exxon (NYSE: XOM), Denbury Resources (NYSE: DNR) is purchasing new assets in North Dakota and Montana.