Energy and Capital Archives

U.S. Crude Export Ban is Unsustainable

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted February 27, 2013

A ban on the export of U.S. crude oil has been in place for decades, but many companies are calling for a change in light of the shale boom...

Iran Nuclear Discussions

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted February 27, 2013

Iranian oil production has plummeted as a result of Western sanctions on its covert nuclear program. But talks this week may have set the stage for future progress...

Australian Shale Investment Opportunity

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted February 27, 2013

Australia's shale potential has been generating a lot of interest lately. And Chevron (NYSE: CVX) is the latest company to get involved...

Tesla Model S Investment

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted February 26, 2013

Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) forges ahead, silencing the doubters and naysayers. The Model S even landed Motor Trend's 2013 Car of the Year.

Tullow Oil (LON: TLW) Drills for Ethiopian Oil

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted February 26, 2013

Tullow Oil (LON: TLW) has made a big oil discovery in East Africa. But investment, infrastructure, and stability problems plague the area...

Honda Teams Up with SolarCity (NASDAQ: SCTY)

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted February 26, 2013

Honda and SolarCity (NASDAQ: SCTY) are teaming up to provide Honda customers with a new, at-home solar array that will cut the cost of their utility bills...

Asian LNG Trading Hub

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted February 26, 2013

Singapore has the potential to become Asia's LNG trading hub, a shift that could significantly lower prices. But North American exporters may not be too thrilled...

U.S. Natural Gas Exports

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted February 25, 2013

Keith Kohl explains why the North American LNG export race just took a sharp and profitable turn for investors.

Pakistan Approves Shale Gas Policy

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted February 25, 2013

Pakistan is taking its first step toward shale gas exploration, approving bidding for shale gas exploration from international firms...

Mississippian Lime Oil and Gas

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted February 25, 2013

China's Sinopec (NYSE: SNP) is set to purchase Chesapeake's (NYSE: CHK) Mississippian Lime assets as part of the U.S. company's efforts to reduce debt...

Iranian Oil Refinery

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted February 25, 2013

Pakistani officials want their nation to benefit from a planned Iranian oil refinery, but this has raised questions about the implications of U.S. sanctions...

Arctic Oil Stocks

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted February 24, 2013

The gatekeepers to about 70% of all Arctic oil feast on caviar and vodka, not burgers and fries. And Mother Russia still rules with an iron fist.