Energy and Capital Archives

India Shale Block Auction

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted August 1, 2012

India is auctioning off six shale blocks in the first phase of bidding, encouraging foreign participation.

The World's Biggest Blackout

Written by Nick Hodge
Posted July 31, 2012

Welcome back to the energy crisis! It was put on hiatus for the past few years as the globe's gears grinded thanks to a greedy-banker-induced recession... but it's back.

First Solar May Report Profit

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted July 31, 2012

While the rest of the solar industry struggles, First Solar may have scrounged up a profit for the second quarter.

Total Purchases Kurdistan Oil Stake

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted July 31, 2012

Total is feeling the heat from Baghdad after buying into Kurdistan's prosperous oil region.

Success of the Algae Biofuels Sector

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted July 31, 2012

Amid investments and strategic partnerships, the algae biofuels sector could soon be worth $1.6 billion.

Natural Gas Export Deals

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted July 31, 2012

As companies are eager to export their LNG, countries like Japan are scrambling to get in early.

China's Oil Thirst Grows

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted July 30, 2012

Editor Keith Kohl takes a hard look at China's latest energy spending spree and shows investors where they'll be looking next as China's oil thirst grows.

Quantum Dot Solar Cell Breakthrough

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted July 30, 2012

Researchers from Canada and Saudi Arabia have made a breakthrough in quantum dot solar cells.

Oil Pipeline Supply Shortage

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted July 30, 2012

The shale boom has increased drilling, but it threatens to create a shortage in pipeline valves.

Clean Energy Drives Natural Gas Fueling

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted July 30, 2012

Earlier this year, Clean Energy Fuels announced a natural gas infrastructure plan that would result in 150 refueling stations. Now it has even more projects to announce.

GE Wind Power in Mexico

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted July 30, 2012

General Electric and Mexico's Comexhidro are creating a wind farm to power public lighting.

Oil Recovery Opportunities

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted July 29, 2012

430 billion barrels of oil are ready to be extracted.