Energy and Capital Archives

Welfare Nation

Written by Nick Hodge
Posted September 11, 2012

The number of people on food stamps is growing three times as fast as the number of people finding jobs.

Iran Oil Prices Down, Reflecting Sanctions

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted September 11, 2012

Iran may be revealing the pressure of EU and US sanctions in its decision to lower oil prices...

Pipeline for Shale Gas Exports

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted September 11, 2012

The Asian market offers promise for North American shale developers, and two companies will soon be taking advantage of this...

Chesapeake (NYSE: CHK) Selling $6.9 Billion to Cover Debt

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted September 11, 2012

After a $10 billion funding gap and $4 billion in loan debt, Chesapeake has secured $11.6 billion in asset sales...

First Solar (NASDAQ: FSLR) Sells Power to California Utility

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted September 11, 2012

First Solar is proving its worth in a deal with Pacific Gas & Electric for two projects under development...

Saudi Oil Demand

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted September 10, 2012

Editor Keith Kohl explains the real danger taking place in Saudi Arabia's oil sector.

U.S. Solar Installations Double in Q2

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted September 10, 2012

U.S. solar panel installations doubled last quarter as more projects sold power to utilities...

BP (NYSE: BP) Selling Gulf Assets

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted September 10, 2012

BP (NYSE: BP) is selling a number of oil fields in the Gulf of Mexico to repay fines from the Deepwater Horizon rig blowout...

What's Next for Tesla Motors (NASDAQ: TSLA)?

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted September 10, 2012

Tesla Motors (NASDAQ: TSLA) set itself up for a big turnaround when it released its Model S electric sedan earlier this year. Now it's headed for profitability, and electric supercar, and more...

Renewable Energy Company Fundraises for Projects

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted September 10, 2012

Mainstream Renewable Power has signed a deal with Macquarie Group for a corporate facility while also engaged in fundraising for its Energy Bridge...

Thorium Investments

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted September 9, 2012

For those of you who have been bullish on thorium, this power plant could open the flood gates on a fuel that, as a resource, is incredibly abundant throughout the world.

Shell (NYSE: RDS.A) Begins Arctic Drilling

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted September 9, 2012

After six years of planning and unexpected setbacks following the Gulf oil spill, Shell's Arctic operations are finally under way...