Energy and Capital Archives

$48 Billion Needed to End Energy Poverty

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted October 10, 2011

A $48 billion investment is needed to end energy poverty, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA).

Superior Energy Purchasing Complete for $2.7 Billion

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted October 10, 2011

Superior Energy will now have a wider reach into the oilfield services sector, and the company will be able to offer more services like hydraulic fracturing.

China Eyes Fort McMurray

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted October 10, 2011

The Chinese know what I saw with my own eyes two weeks ago when I took a helicopter tour of the booming Canadian oil sands at Fort McMurray... It's time to buy.

Obama Solyndra Scandal Heats Up

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted October 9, 2011

Editor Jeff Siegel discusses Solyndra, the Keystone XL Pipeline, and new buying opportunities.

Sinopec Acquires Daylight Energy for a 70% Premium

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted October 9, 2011

Chinese oil company Sinopec has offered Canada's Daylight Energy $2.1 billion for a takeover, and Daylight officials quickly accepted the generous offer.

Chavez Bluffs and Oil Bottoms

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted October 7, 2011

Energy and Capital editor Keith Kohl explains why Chavez's threat to break apart OPEC may never see the light of day.

The Government and Bankers Stole America's Wealth

Written by Nick Hodge
Posted October 6, 2011

Once the government is in debt to the bankers, it is at their mercy.

Oil and Gas Supplies Drop

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted October 6, 2011

As oil and gas supplies drop, the industry's market value is feeling the blow.

BP Building $800 Million Wind Farm in Kansas

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted October 6, 2011

BP announced plans this week to invest in an $800 million wind farm in Kansas.

Texas Drought Imposes Fracking Limitations

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted October 5, 2011

Fracking concerns the local people because they fear it can contaminate the water supply, and now feared even more is if fracking will use too much water during the intensifying drought.

Obama Administration Loans $528 Million to Solyndra

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted October 5, 2011

President Obama strongly defends his administration's decision to loan $528 million to the solar energy company Solyndra.

The Eagle Ford Shale Formation

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted October 5, 2011

Energy and Capital's Keith Kohl explains why shale fever is growing over the Eagle Ford shale, and how investors can prepare for this south Texas oil boom.