Energy and Capital Archives

IEA Cuts Outlook for Next Year's Global Oil Demand

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted October 12, 2011

Oil production will still increase next year, reaching 89.2 million barrels per day.

Panasonic Chosen To Supply 80,000 Batteries To Tesla Motors

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted October 12, 2011

Panasonic and Tesla have developed a line of batteries that are made specifically for electric automobiles. The two companies began teaming up back in 2009.

NRC Issues Areva License for Uranium Plant

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted October 12, 2011

Nuclear Engineering International reports "Eagle Rock will have an annual production capacity of approximately 3.3 million SWU, and there will be the possibility of doubling that capacity if market...

Energy's Rare Earth Minerals

Written by Nick Hodge
Posted October 12, 2011

To be produced, it all relies on a group of rare chemical elements that are not presently mined, refined, or traded in large quantities, and, as a result, their availability might be constrained by...

Rare Earth Element Companies to Watch

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted October 11, 2011

As China holds back on rare earth exports, other exploration companies rush to get ahead.

Tapping the Marcellus Shale Formation

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted October 11, 2011

The next stage of the shale boom will come from the Marcellus. This is one investment we don't plan to miss.

Water Scarcity Creating Investment Opportunities

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted October 10, 2011

The Untied Nations reports that by 2030 more than half of the world population will be living in areas considered to have "high water stress." A scary thought since water is used not only for...

$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.