Energy and Capital Archives

Eagle Ford Shale's Sand Plan

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted June 21, 2012

Two major companies are supplying sand for Eagle Ford Shale fracking operations.

An Electric Car You Can Afford

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted June 21, 2012

Tata's four person car will be all-electric and affordable.

Will China Slap Duties on U.S. Imports?

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted June 21, 2012

Chinese companies want to knock out the competition with import taxes.

Renewable Energy to Power 80% of the U.S.

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted June 21, 2012

80% energy from renewables by 2050 is feasible for the U.S.

Bullish on Energy

Written by Nick Hodge
Posted June 20, 2012

In lieu of the standard format, today I'm bringing you aphorisms and snippets from the past two days at the Renewable Energy Finance Forum - Wall Street, which I had the pleasure of attending for...

Portugal Wind Turbine Investment

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted June 20, 2012

Portugal's WindFloat offers innovative and revolutionary offshore wind technology.

Gevo Biofuel Opportunity

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted June 20, 2012

Following a patent infringement ruling, Gevo is allowed to sell its biofuel at will.

Bloom Energy Under Fire

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted June 20, 2012

The state of Delaware is facing claims that it offers special treatment to fuel cell company Bloom Energy.

Investing in Energy Independence

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted June 19, 2012

Energy and Capital Editor Keith Kohl shows investors how to read between the lines and profit from Obama's energy plan.

Chesapeake Energy to Cut 70 Barnett Shale Jobs

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted June 19, 2012

Chesapeake's struggle with low natural gas prices is causing it to shrink its presence in Texas' Barnett shale.

The Truth About Energy Subsidies

Written by Nick Hodge
Posted June 18, 2012

Energy solutions should be viable without government handouts. Yet the recent figures show oil, coal, and gas got $312 billion... while renewables got $57 billion in one year.

Russia's Massive Shale Potential

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted June 18, 2012

The Bakken has been highly profitable for U.S. shale oil production, but this Russian formation may steal the spotlight.