Energy and Capital Archives

Graphite Investments

Written by Nick Hodge
Posted May 29, 2012

It's been called a "miracle material" and "the newest next big thing" by scientists and market analysts alike. But more important than what it can do for energy and technology is what it's going to...

A Golden Ticket in the Golden Age of Gas

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted May 28, 2012

Why breaking the IEA's golden rule to natural gas could fuel profits for these investors...

Cookin' With Gas

Written by Nick Hodge
Posted May 25, 2012

The biggest energy investment happenings this week centered on natural gas.

Investing in Fracturing Technology

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted May 24, 2012

Today I want to show investors one alternative to hydraulic fracturing that's about to steal the spotlight from the shale revolution.

Solving Fracking's Water Issue

Written by Nick Hodge
Posted May 23, 2012

The EPA has evaluated homeowner water wells near fracking operations and determined that no chemical or pollutant occurred in a quantity worthy of further regulation or action. But if that's not...

Deepwater Oil Investing

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted May 22, 2012

Energy and Capital Editor Keith Kohl takes a look at the $175 million gamble these investors lost.

The Solar Blood is in the Street

Written by Nick Hodge
Posted May 21, 2012

In 1946 the first ever general purpose computer weighed 27 tons and cost over $5 million to build. I think today is the 1946 of the solar industry... and dismissing it now would be just as foolish...

Coal Investment Opportunities

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted May 20, 2012

Coal-fired power production is dwindling, but exports are set to soar.

Two Down, One to Go

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted May 19, 2012

North Dakota has become the second-largest oil producing state. Editor Keith Kohl talks about some of the challenges the state faces along with its success.

Marcellus Boom Brings Rock Bands, Directors

Written by Nick Hodge
Posted May 17, 2012

There are about 5,000 wells on top of the Marcellus Formation in that part of Pennsylvania. Nearly 2,500 new ones are being added each year, with some estimates saying there will be more than...

Presidential Gas Investments

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted May 16, 2012

How investors can take advantage of the presidential control over U.S. natural gas supplies.

Energy Investments

Written by Nick Hodge
Posted May 15, 2012

We started covering Williston in early 2008. It's plain to see that "everyone else" didn't learn about the area until late 2011, when acquisitions were already happening and related stocks were...