Energy and Capital Archives

Chesapeake Asset Sales

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted August 7, 2012

Chesapeake, which has been struggling after numerous investigations, could come back with 2012 asset sales.

Renters Could Buy Solar, Too

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted August 7, 2012

A proposed bill in California would stop restricting solar power to homeowners and open it to non-landowners and renters.

Oil Pipeline Joint Venture

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted August 7, 2012

An oil pipeline joint venture will transport 350,000 bpd of Eagle Ford oil to Houston refineries.

China Invests in U.S. Batteries

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted August 7, 2012

A $450 million investment from China's Wanxiang Group Corp. could save A123 from bankruptcy.

Lock in a 1,822% Gain on this Nuclear Power Giant

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted August 7, 2012

Let KEPCO's nuclear power plant division make you rich.

Kansas Farmers vs. Oil Companies

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted August 6, 2012

Energy and Capital editor Keith Kohl focuses on a few farmers that are taking advantage of Big Oil's need for more water.

Marcellus to Top Shale Gas Production

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted August 6, 2012

The Marcellus shale could become the biggest shale gas producer in the country.

South Sudan Oil

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted August 6, 2012

After months of halted oil production, South Sudan will soon be able to bring wells back online.

Battery Life Improvement

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted August 6, 2012

GE, Ford, and the University of Michigan are teaming up to create a smart battery management system that could lead to longer-lasting EV batteries.

50% Power from Wind

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted August 6, 2012

Colorado's largest utility received 57% of its electricity from wind power in April. Maybe the rest of the nation isn't far off...

Enhanced Oil Recovery Investing

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted August 5, 2012

In Oregon, you could be arrested for collecting rainwater on your own property.

Duke Energy's Nuclear Plant Repairs

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted August 5, 2012

Duke Energy's Florida nuclear plant needs extensive repairs, and CEO Jim Rogers believes it may need more than the estimated $1.3 billion in investments.