Energy and Capital Archives

BMW's I Project

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted July 29, 2012

Ever the innovator, BMW is at it again--with two new electric vehicle models and an online sales project.

Cleantech Index Hits 9-Year Low

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted July 29, 2012

The WilderHill New Energy Global Innovation Index reflects market sentiment on the cleantech industry--and it's hurting.

Shell Hits Roadblocks in Arctic Drilling

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted July 29, 2012

Nature and bureaucracy collude against Shell's Arctic plans.

Bakken Oil to Move by Barge

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted July 29, 2012

As shale oil supplies increase, a new way to transport the resource to refineries is needed.

The Natural Gas Paradox

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted July 27, 2012

Production has managed to increase over the past year, even though the rig count's been reduced by close to half.

The Marcellus Shale Factor

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted July 26, 2012

Energy and Capital Editor Keith Kohl shows investors one sector guaranteed where U.S. job growth will take place.

Government Creates Solar Zoning Project

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted July 26, 2012

The U.S. government has initiated a zoning project that would set aside land for solar development while also preserving fragile areas.

The Nation's Best Shale Play

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted July 26, 2012

A new study shows the Bakken's per-well production is not as great as other plays...

Biofuels Mandate Stirs Up Lawsuit

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted July 26, 2012

The American Petroleum Institute is struggling to meet the standards requiring use of 6.6 million gallons of biofuel--and now it's suing the government.

EPA Finds "Gasland" Town's Water Clean

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted July 26, 2012

The EPA has investigated contaminant levels in a Pennsylvania fracking town, and the studies came back clean.

Solar Powered Airplane

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted July 25, 2012

The first intercontinental solar flight landed successfully on Tuesday.

Natural Gas Price Increase

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted July 25, 2012

Natural gas prices have increased 70% on higher demand.