Energy and Capital Archives

Cape Wind Gets Green Light

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted August 19, 2012

The nation's first offshore wind farm received approval from the Federal Aviation Administration, putting it one step closer to fruition.

Mexico to Build Eagle Ford Pipeline

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted August 19, 2012

Mexico borders Texas' Eagle Ford shale formation, and last year the nation imported 500 billion cubic feet of natural gas. But it wants more, and it's expanding its pipeline system to get it.

Australia to Sell Shale Oil in October

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted August 19, 2012

Australia's first shale oil project is expected to begin sales as early as October.

Chinese Solar is Failing

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted August 17, 2012

When solar panel leader China hits bottom, the industry is in trouble.

Rebirth of a Texas Oil Field

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted August 16, 2012

Energy and Capital editor Keith Kohl explains why an old Texas oil field is experiencing a second boom... and how investors can take advantage of this resurgence in activity.

Ford Focuses on Battery Efficiency

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted August 16, 2012

Ford is rolling out five new electric vehicles this year and focusing on battery research.

Drilling Rules Revised After BP Spill

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted August 16, 2012

After BP's 2010 spill in the Gulf, more drilling safety regulations have been established.

IAEA Says Nuclear Safety Improving

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted August 16, 2012

After Fukushima, the IAEA says nuclear safety is improving.

Energy Companies Switch to Natural Gas

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted August 16, 2012

The government didn't see it coming. Climate scientists didn't see it coming. But CO2 emissions are dropping to the lowest level in 20 years...all because of natural gas.

Global Nuclear Investment Opportunities

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted August 15, 2012

How to invest from the meteoric rise of the global nuclear market.

Pension Funds Eye Wind Power for Big Returns

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted August 15, 2012

The European debt crisis has caused pension funds to stray away from bonds, and they're looking to the wind sector as promising.

Self-Cleaning Solar Panels

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted August 15, 2012

A University of Houston physics professor has developed a solar panel coating that keeps them clean for higher efficiency.