Energy and Capital Archives

3D Printing Brings Manufacturing to the Masses

Written by Nick Hodge
Posted January 8, 2013

I've been showing you the benefits of 3D printing for some time now. The technology has existed in its current form for about five years. And it's taking off like wildfire. So are the related stocks.

Chinese Nuclear Program Reopens

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted January 8, 2013

After suspending operations post-Fukushima, China is reopening its nuclear program with even bigger goals for the future.

Industrial-Scale 3D Printing Technology

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted January 8, 2013

The ExOne Company is a leader in industrial-scale 3D printing, offering both printer and printed objects to clients across the globe.

European Gas is Not Cost-Competitive with Coal

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted January 8, 2013

With an abundance of coal pushing down prices, the European gas market would not be viable unless coal prices grew $80.

The Boom and Bust of U.S. Oil Investing

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted January 7, 2013

Keith Kohl unearths the backstory of the upcoming oil crisis brewing in Alaska's North Slope.

BP (LON: BP) Places Massive Oil Tanker Order

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted January 7, 2013

BP has placed an order worth an estimated $630 million for oil tankers, making it the largest tanker order in 2012.

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.

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.