Energy and Capital Archives

Chevron (NYSE: CVX) Invests in European Shale

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted October 25, 2012

In another effort to move into European shale, Chevron (NYSE: CVX) has purchased a 50% stake in a Lithuanian oil and gas company...

Canadian LNG Exports

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted October 25, 2012

Canada is following the U.S. in plans for LNG exports...

Wal-Mart Solar Investment

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted October 25, 2012

Wal-Mart, Costco, and IKEA are going solar. But this isn't just about a clean energy PR campaign. Find out what is really motivating these companies to go solar.

London Company Invests in East African Oil

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted October 25, 2012

East Africa has become a hot spot for oil production, and Afren Plc (LON: AFR) is now investing in the region...

Renewable Jobs Outlook to 2020

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted October 25, 2012

A report released this week shows that while solar jobs will likely grow in the next eight years, wind jobs will continue to drop...

Increasing Oil Production in North Dakota

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted October 24, 2012

Last week I talked about a new drilling technique that promises to the blow doors off the oil industry. And in the process, it'll make America the King of Energy once again.

U.S. Oil Production to Level with Saudi Arabia?

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted October 24, 2012

If U.S. crude and hydrocarbons production continues at this level, production levels could be close to par with Saudi Arabia as soon as next year...

Renewable Energy Corp. May be Ripe for Merger

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted October 24, 2012

As the solar industry quickly begins to consolidate, Renewable Energy Corp. says that it would not rule out a merger...

Second U.S. Offshore Wind Project Approved

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted October 24, 2012

The second offshore wind farm in the U.S. received approval, but an expiration of tax credits could hinder the project...

Oil and Gas Data

Written by Nick Hodge
Posted October 23, 2012

The International Energy Agency (IEA) and the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) have said the world will consume between 89 and 90 million barrels of oil per day next year. The only...

IKEA Doubles Renewables Spending

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted October 23, 2012

Swedish retail giant IKEA has doubled renewable spending, aiming to receive power entirely from renewables in eight years...

The 3D Printing Manufacturing Revolution

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted October 23, 2012

3D printing is already bringing manufacturing jobs back to the U.S...