Energy and Capital Archives

Eagle Ford Housing Needs

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted July 11, 2012

Learning from the housing shortage in the Bakken, a University of Texas study aims to take early preventative steps.

Utica Shale Midstream Venture

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted July 11, 2012

This year, Caiman Energy sold its Marcellus assets to Williams Partners, but it's not out of the shale game.

Canadian Wind Farm Health Effects

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted July 11, 2012

Some claim the low-frequency noise causes anxiety, sleep disorders, or even depression.

Korea Goes Nuclear

Written by Nick Hodge
Posted July 10, 2012

The country that played host to the worst nuclear disaster since Chernobyl is already clamoring to restart the nukes less than a year and a half later. Nuclear's still growing.

Chesapeake Energy Emails May Reveal Collusion with Encana

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted July 10, 2012

CEO Aubrey McClendon is under scrutiny for violation of the Sherman Antitrust Act.

GE Delays Colorado Solar Plant Construction

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted July 10, 2012

GE is suspending construction of what could be the world's biggest solar manufacturing plant.

Crude Oil Falls on News from Norway, China

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted July 10, 2012

The end of a Norwegian strike and low Chinese imports push futures down.

Voyager Oil and Gas Targets Williston Basin

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted July 10, 2012

Voyager Oil & Gas plans to purchase Emerald Oil for Rocky Mountain shale oil development.

Coal Takes a Hit

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted July 9, 2012

Energy and Capital Editor Keith Kohl explains why natural gas is ready to surpass coal.

Oil Sands Outperform Conventional Crude

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted July 9, 2012

Oil extracted from surface mining shows lower GHG emissions than in situ mining.

Federal Funding Supports Biofuel Research

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted July 9, 2012

Two federal departments support the expansion of biofuel research.

Vestas Wind Temporarily Buoyed by Buyout Rumors

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted July 9, 2012

Vestas falls as rumors of a buyout by Ming Yang are denied.