Energy and Capital Archives

Obama's Agenda: Clean Energy, Jobs, and Reduce Dependence on Foreign Oil

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted January 25, 2012

In his recent State of the Union Address, President Obama outlined a comprehensive plan to increase jobs, increase natural gas and clean energy production, and reduce our dependence on foreign oil.

Natural Gas Rebound

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted January 25, 2012

Energy and Capital editor Keith Kohl discusses why Obama's slipup during the State of the Union Address will have very profitable consequences for investors.

State of the Union's Energy

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted January 24, 2012

In his State of the Union address, the President called for a focus on renewable to minimize foreign oil dependence.

U.S. to Be Natural Gas Exporter

Written by Nick Hodge
Posted January 24, 2012

Editor Nick Hodge takes a bird's-eye look at America's new natural gas industry and ways investors can profit.

Montana's Second Oil Boom Begins

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted January 23, 2012

Why Montana's oil industry won't stay in North Dakota's shadow for much longer...

Apache to Buy Cordillera Energy

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted January 22, 2012

Apache will acquire Cordillera's thousands of acres in a shale play.

Solar Competes with Natural Gas

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted January 22, 2012

Editor Jeff Siegel discusses a new solar technology that could allow solar to become cheaper than natural gas.

Pipeline Straight Talk

Written by Nick Hodge
Posted January 20, 2012

Here's some rare straight talk about the Keystone XL pipeline, which would carry oil from Alberta's tar sands to refineries and distribution hubs in Illinois, Oklahoma, and the Gulf Coast.

Politics Killed the Pipeline, Not the Profits

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted January 19, 2012

Energy and Capital editor Keith Kohl explains why Obama's rejection of the Keystone XL pipeline will have bigger consequences for us in the future.

TransCanada Looks for Options After Pipeline Rejection

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted January 19, 2012

After President Obama rejected the environmentally threatening Keystone XL, TransCanada is making other plans.

Unseasonably Warm Winter Has Chilling Effect on Price of Natural Gas

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted January 19, 2012

If demand does not increase, storage facilities might be forced to release gas into the atmosphere in order to maintain operational integrity. Such actions would have devastating effects on natural...

Gold Buffalo Tribute Proof is a SCAM

Written by Nick Hodge
Posted January 18, 2012

Editor Nick Hodge sheds some light on a gold coin scam that's been going around, and shows readers how to educate themselves about buying precious metal coins.