Energy and Capital Archives

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...

Germany May Drastically Cut Solar Subsidies

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted November 16, 2011

Reducing solar power installations could harm Germany's growing renewable energy industry. The environmental industry is expected to be against the proposed plan.

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.

Oil Back Under $100 Per Barrel

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted November 16, 2011

Bloomberg reports that oil futures have fallen as much as 3.8 percent. The European Central Bank buys Italy's debt.

Electric Car Investment Opportunities

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted November 15, 2011

Editor Jeff Siegel discusses the future of electric cars.

Renewable Investments Growing Fast

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted November 15, 2011

As developing and developed nations alike recognize the threats of carbon emissions, renewable energy investments will continue to rise.

Rerouting the Keystone XL Pipeline

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted November 14, 2011

TransCanada agrees to reroute the Keystone XL pipeline, but the project won't be able to continue forward for some time.

Large Oil Discovery in Colorado

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted November 14, 2011

This discovery is one of the largest made in years, and The Wall Street Journal says it's "...the latest sign that U.S. energy production is set to surge."

Gas Exporting Countries Plan to Raise Fuel Prices Without Limiting Production

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted November 14, 2011

Officials are aiming to shrink the space between prices of gas and crude oil but without lowering production.

IEA Says Conventional Oil Has Peaked

Written by Nick Hodge
Posted November 14, 2011

All these factors are combining to make a bullish oil investment scenario. I've been saying as much for a few months now.