Energy and Capital Archives

Natural Gas Profits, One Way or Another

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted February 10, 2012

Energy and Capital editor Keith Kohl reveals how Pennsylvanian lawmakers are taking advantage of the rush to develop the Marcellus Shale Formation.

The First U.S. Nuke Since Three Mile Island

Written by Nick Hodge
Posted February 9, 2012

For the first time in more than three decades, the NRC will approve the construction of a new nuclear power plant - two of them, in this case. They are the first to be approved since Three Mile...

First Solar Loan Guarantee Delayed

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted February 9, 2012

First Solar's $646 million loan guarantee from the DOE has been delayed, and it's ensuring a project's sale.

Canada's Unconventional Natural Gas Future

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted February 8, 2012

Keith Kohl digs deep into the crisis in Canada's natural gas industry, and explains how investors can capitalize as production from conventional fields plummets.

Peak Oil Debate Continues

Written by Nick Hodge
Posted February 7, 2012

Peak Oil is about the maximum rate of production of crude oil. It isn't about politics, reserve numbers, tar sands, or anything else. Investors should know this and not be fooled.

The Solar Cell That's 25% More Efficient

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted February 7, 2012

Research at the University of Cambridge has created a whole new kind of solar cell.

Slab City: Off The Grid, Powered By The Sun

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted February 7, 2012

The California desert RV-commune is truly a community off the grid. No road signs indicate the town's existence. It won't show up on map quest. Residents live without the common amenities of running...

BP Prepared and 'Ready to Fight' After Upswing in Earnings

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted February 7, 2012

Europe's second-largest oil company brought in $7.7 billion in profit, a 38 percent increase from fourth quarter profits of the previous year

Collecting on this Chinese Energy Debt

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted February 6, 2012

As tension grows between the United States and Canada over supplying Asia with its future energy needs, what lengths will we go to in order to sell LNG to China?

Pennsylvania Votes on Fracking

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted February 5, 2012

Pennsylvania lawmakers are aiming for legislation to regulate fracking practices.

Iran's Nuclear Intentions Prompt Israeli Response

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted February 5, 2012

Iran has warned increased pressure by the international community demanding a halt to the country's nuclear ambitions could lead to the closing of the Strait of Hormuz, which exports daily between...

Rare Earth Monopoly

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted February 5, 2012

China's bullying tactics have backfired, and now Canada could soon control the world's rare earth supply.