Energy and Capital Archives

Conflicting Solutions to $4 Gas

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted February 23, 2012

High tensions in the Middle East has led to high gas prices in the U.S. and presidential candidate debates.

Anxiety Surrounding Nuclear Still Lingers

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted February 23, 2012

Guest contributor Stephanie Ginter discusses current global attitudes towards nuclear energy.

Flush with Natural Gas

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted February 22, 2012

Editor Keith Kohl discusses how the U.S. will handle its only source of cheap energy, and why gov't red tape could stifle U.S. investors.

Investing in Electric Cars

Written by Nick Hodge
Posted February 21, 2012

One of the things I've learned in this business is that profits are real whether they come from actual sales or anticipated ones, whether the latter materialize or not.

Shell Bids on Cove Energy

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted February 21, 2012

Shell placed a $1.6 billion bid on Cove Energy, eying the company's assets in Mozambique.

Golar Expects Record Profits in 2012

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted February 21, 2012

Shares of the company in 2012 have gone up 1.9 percent reaching $50.72, with experts predicting the stock to rise another 7.5 percent in the next 12 months. The stock nearly tripled in 2011, and...

A New Era for U.S. Oil

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted February 20, 2012

A fundamental shift is happening right now in U.S. oil production. What you need to know.

The Dawning of a New Era in Hybrid Vehicles Has Arrived

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted February 20, 2012

The ERS Drive System is a marriage between hydraulic and electric vehicles, achieving a perfect balance between energy density and power density by harnessing the power of dual regenerative braking.

GE Electric Car Opportunity

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted February 19, 2012

GE's building a $4.3 billion back door to the electric vehicle market.

Global Gas Giants Merge

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted February 19, 2012

Canada's Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) projects on the Pacific Coast near Kitimat are prompting joint venture deals to meet the demand of additional natural gas supplies needed to fill export...

Contamination Not Linked to Fracking, Study Says

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted February 19, 2012

A new study has revealed that something other than hydraulic fracturing has caused groundwater contamination.

Product Not Price

Written by Nick Hodge
Posted February 17, 2012

The way to profit from oil right now is from the companies bringing newfound shale supplies to market, not from the commodity's price.