Energy and Capital Archives

Fracturing is Thirsty

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted August 11, 2012

Unless we have more water, we can't supply the drinking water needs, the agricultural needs, and the drilling needs of the nation.

The Life of an Oil Well

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted August 9, 2012

Energy and Capital editor Keith Kohl explains how some investors are giving older oil wells a second chance.

Lower Oil Prices Decrease U.S. Trade Deficit

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted August 9, 2012

U.S. exports jumped 6% in the first half of this year, due largely to decrease oil import prices.

Obama Steals Food From Americans

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted August 9, 2012

As the nation prepares for soaring food prices, the ethanol continues to flow.

Offshore Wind Transmission System

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted August 9, 2012

Deepwater Wind's transmission system would transmit power for its proposed offshore wind farm.

Solar Powered Fuel Cell

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted August 9, 2012

Lockheed Martin is working with the Office of Naval Research to design a fuel cell that incorporates solar panels.

Solar Energy Technology Investing

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted August 8, 2012

Despite government meddling, solar and enhanced oil recovery continue to impress.

Solyndra Scandal Deepens

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted August 8, 2012

Solyndra was falling apart and Obama knew it.

Solar for Gadgets

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted August 8, 2012

As the rooftop solar industry struggles, Ascent Solar Technologies is moving into a new market.

Bakken Shale's Unending Bounty

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted August 8, 2012

The Bakken is second to Texas in production, but its levels continue to increase by 15,000 bpd each month.

Wind Tower Shutdowns

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted August 8, 2012

DMI Industries will shut down wind towers in North Dakota and Oklahoma.

3D Printing Industry

Written by Nick Hodge
Posted August 7, 2012

Imagine being able to design a new aircraft engine part on a computer, and then being able to print it. Not the design - the actual part. And not just a lightweight, nonfunctional model, but an...