Energy and Capital Archives

Canada Approves Major Energy Acquisitions

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted December 10, 2012

Canada approved two long-awaited acquisitions last week, but the government has made it clear that similar approvals may not happen in the future.

Fracking Companies Find Greener Solutions

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted December 10, 2012

Fracking gets a bad rap from environmental companies for the pollution they cause, so companies like Halliburton (NYSE: HAL) are trying to change that.

Arctic Oil Investing

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted December 9, 2012

Shell's Arctic oil program endured six years of countless delays and setbacks before getting off the ground. Is the program destined to fail?

Australian Company Wins Control of Montana Coal Mine

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted December 9, 2012

Australia's Ambre Energy now has full control of the Montana Decker Coal Mine.

Texas Pipeline Investing

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted December 9, 2012

Texas' Permian Basin is overflowing with oil...but without the capacity to move it, producers are suffering.

Exxon (NYSE: XOM) Sells Polish Shale Licenses

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted December 9, 2012

After disappointing well results, Exxon Mobil (NYSE: XOM) sold its Polish shale licenses to a local company...

At-Home CNG Fueling Station

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted December 9, 2012

In a nation lacking infrastructure to fuel the usage of natural gas vehicles, one company is bringing infrastructure to the home.

U.S. Energy Production Future

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted December 7, 2012

Oil and natural gas production will help America will rise as a major energy producer in the next three decades.

Mining Company to Create Oil and Gas Conglomerate

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted December 6, 2012

Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold (NYSE:FCX) could soon be a major mining, oil, and gas conglomerate if $9 billion in oil and gas company purchases proceeds.

LNG Exports Would Have "Net Economic Benefit"

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted December 6, 2012

A new report on the economic effects of LNG exports shows promise, but there's still cause for concern.

Strange Bidders in Chinese Shale Auction

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted December 6, 2012

Tapping China's shale gas may go slower than expected as oil and gas companies were absent from second auction...

Keystone XL Decision Draws Near

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted December 6, 2012

The Keystone XL saga has been ongoing for years, but we might not have much longer to wait for a final decision.