Energy and Capital Archives

Oil Futures Rise Again

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted November 21, 2011

Oil futures rise as U.S. announces new sanctions against Iran. Prices expected to remain high through the winter months.

NRG Energy Purchases Solar Power Partners

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted November 21, 2011

Bloomberg Businessweek says the "acquisition will add 30 megawatts of distributed solar projects in operation or under construction to its portfolio."

These Oil Stocks are Going Higher

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted November 21, 2011

Even though we're still in the grips of a nasty national recession, with spiking oil prices exacerbating the problem, the government continues to stand in the way of domestic development of energy...

Rhodium's Investment Opportunity

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted November 21, 2011

As global demand for vehicles continues to increase and emissions standards become stricter, built up surpluses of rhodium will begin to diminish. Now is the time to invest.

Lithium Investment Opportunities

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted November 20, 2011

Editor Jeff Siegel discusses the future of lithium production.

Long Island Solar Farm Operations Commence

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted November 20, 2011

The Long Island Solar Farm celebrated its opening and the possibilities of this huge project.

Gas Falls in Time for the Holidays

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted November 20, 2011

Gasoline prices are down in time for holiday travel, but they are still higher than last Thanksgiving.

Ohio's Shale Blunder

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted November 19, 2011

Keith Kohl explains why the government's latest decision in Ohio could turn out to be a huge mistake.

Rare Earth Rebirth

Written by Nick Hodge
Posted November 17, 2011

With less than a handful of rare earth mines in operation outside of China, continued price fixing games, and the growing use of handheld electronics, any company with access to supply is going to...

Shale Oil vs. Oil Shale

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted November 16, 2011

Energy and Capital editor Keith Kohl clears the confusion over the differences between shale oil and oil shale. Plus a blueprint for the future of oil investing.

A Battery that Lasts 10 Times Longer and Charges 10 Times Faster

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted November 16, 2011

Futurity reports that researchers have combined two chemical engineering approaches to fix the problem most people have with their cell phones, iPads, etc.: devices need to charge quicker and be...

Seaway Pipeline Reversal

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted November 16, 2011

Enbridge announced its purchase of 50% of the Seaway pipeline, and it plans to reverse the pipeline direction.