Energy and Capital Archives

U.S. Coal Exports to China Expected to Double in 2012

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted April 18, 2012

Shrinking domestic demand, brought on by strict U.S. regulations and competition from cheap natural gas, coupled with dwindling European imports, has caused many U.S. coal sellers to mark Asia as...

A New OPEC

Written by Nick Hodge
Posted April 17, 2012

A new OPEC has been unveiled. It's been put together by the Chinese to further manipulate the supply of critical rare earth metals.

Greenpeace Sees Little Promise in Apple

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted April 17, 2012

Greenpeace's report shows Apple in a bad light, but Apple reveals plans that will actively refute the claims.

Russia Steals Shale Technology

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted April 16, 2012

Energy and Capital editor Keith Kohl explains why Russia is so eager to deal with Big Oil, and how investors can take advantage.

Increased Global Investment in Clean Energy

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted April 16, 2012

Global investment in clean energy went up 6.5 percent in 2011, reaching a record $263 billion dollars, according to a new report by The Pew Charitable Trusts.

Cheniere to Build Largest U.S. LNG Export Terminal

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted April 16, 2012

Cheniere Energy has received approval from the federal government to construct the largest natural gas export facility in the U.S.

Offshore Wind Investment Opportunities

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted April 15, 2012

Cherry-picking offshore wind investment opportunities in Europe.

Bad News

Written by Nick Hodge
Posted April 14, 2012

Make no mistake, I'm as ardent a supporter of a clean energy future as anyone else. But fact are facts. And the industry as a whole isn't doing so good right now.

The War on Fracturing

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted April 12, 2012

For many, the bitter pill to swallow is that our good fortune in oil and gas production has come on the back of hydraulic fracturing.

The Light Burns Out on BrightSource IPO

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted April 12, 2012

The much-anticipated cleantech IPO was cancelled just hours before trading was to begin.

Investing in Graphite

Written by Nick Hodge
Posted April 11, 2012

Now is the time to take advantage of the graphite bull. Here's what you need to know...

China Sets Up Rare Earth Cartel Amid WTO Investigation

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted April 11, 2012

China launches 155-member consortium to regulate rare earths sector while under investigation by the WTO.