Energy and Capital Archives

Natural Gas Flaring

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted January 27, 2013

Even as gas production in North Dakota grows, the percentage of gas flared remains the same. This highlights the shale gas infrastructure problem and the importance of companies with a solution...

"Giant" Irish Wind Turbines

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted January 27, 2013

Ireland's 600-foot wind turbines could be among the world's largest, and the power they create will save U.K. power consumers billions over 15 years...

Natural Gas Export Investing

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted January 25, 2013

The question now isn't whether we should export natural gas; it's how much. And the debate has some companies fired up.

Alternative Fracking Profits

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted January 24, 2013

Keith Kohl highlights two different ways investors can cash in on new fracking investments.

Smart City Investment Opportunities

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted January 24, 2013

The smart city technology market could grow at a CAGR of 16.2% for the next eight years. And this is just the early stages.

Senators Pressure Obama on Keystone XL Approval

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted January 24, 2013

The approval of the Keystone XL pipeline by Nebraska's governor inspired 53 senators to place pressure on the President for similar approval...

Uranium Fracking

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted January 24, 2013

U.S. uranium production is low and international supplies will soon decrease. But one Texas company is exploring a process that could turn that around...

FOUR TIMES Bigger than the Bakken...

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted January 23, 2013

For the past 100 years, California has been a major oil producer. Now oil companies are going to the source... and the results could be an absolute bonanza.

Australian Shale Oil Asset Sale

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted January 23, 2013

Australian oil and gas company Linc Energy (ASX: LNC) is looking to attract major oil companies to facilitate shale oil development...

BHP Billiton (ASX: BHP) Comes Up Short on Thermal Coal

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted January 23, 2013

Australian miner BHP Billiton (ASX: BHP) posted strong results in coking coal, petroleum, and other operations, but it fell short with thermal coal...

Shale Natural Gas Better than Oil

Written by Nick Hodge
Posted January 22, 2013

Natural gas has always been oil's bastard brother. It's flared off as a waste byproduct, for crying outloud. But no more... Natural gas can and should be a critical fuel for the U.S. and the world.

Lithium-Ion Battery Technology Growth

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted January 22, 2013

Lithium-ion technology will prove a lucrative sector in the years to come, creating a market worth $22 billion by 2020...