Energy and Capital Archives

Natural Gas Price Increase

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted July 25, 2012

Natural gas prices have increased 70% on higher demand.

UK Cuts Support for Wind and Biomass

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted July 25, 2012

The UK government has declared a cut in subsidies for wind and biomass while also initiating a tax break for gas developers.

Graphite Mining Stocks

Written by Nick Hodge
Posted July 24, 2012

Once the world realized graphite was in the same position as rare earths (that demand was rising and will continue to rise, but supply was controlled by the Chinese), prices took off quickly.

AP: Fracking Opponent Claims Scientifically Unfounded

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted July 24, 2012

Fracking opponents often use statistics and scientific claims, but they are not supported by science.

Brazil Rejects 5 Major Turbine Companies

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted July 24, 2012

As the companies fail to receive 40% of their components from domestic suppliers, the national bank has refused to provide loans.

OCI Solar to Build Biggest Solar Utility

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted July 24, 2012

OCI Solar Power and CPS Energy are forming a partnership to create a 400-megawatt utility solar project.

Faith in the Bakken

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted July 24, 2012

Hess Corp.'s second quarter earnings report shows increased oil production in the Bakken and a plan for more spending in this profitable play.

Misconceptions Behind Our Shale Boom

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted July 23, 2012

Editor Keith Kohl warns investors that making this mistake could be the difference between making a profit and losing everything.

A Hiccup in the Shale Fairytale?

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted July 23, 2012

Martin Craighead of Baker Hughes warns that as oil prices drop, so could shale production.

Algae Biomass in Brazil

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted July 23, 2012

An innovative algae company is teaming up with a Brazilian ethanol producer in a $9.8 million biofuel project.

Wireless Electric Vehicle Charging

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted July 23, 2012

Qualcomm's Halo Wireless EV Charging could revolutionize EV charging infrastructure.

GE to Split Up Energy Business

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted July 23, 2012

GE Energy will become three separate businesses to cut costs and facilitate business activities.