Energy and Capital Archives

Why $100 Oil Could Soon Return

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted April 16, 2010

Energy and Capital editor Keith Kohl points out why the idea of recovery might be more important than recovery itself as he reviews the week's top stories in the energy markets.

Governments Worried about Peak Oil

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted April 15, 2010

In this second part of a two-part series, Chris Nelder reviews several more recent studies indicating that peak oil is in the near future.

U.S. Military Cries Peak Oil

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted April 13, 2010

Energy and Capital editor Keith Kohl gives readers a glimpse into the U.S. military's oil consumption habits.

Simple Oil Facts

Written by Nick Hodge
Posted April 13, 2010

Energy & Capital Editor Nick Hodge discusses peak oil theory and the simple facts that people always seem to get wrong.

Becoming Peak Oil Aware: Part 1

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted April 11, 2010

Energy and Capital Editor Keith Kohl clears the confusion over peak oil, showing readers two reasons why peak oil is not a myth.

Obama's Hunt for International Shales Plays

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted April 10, 2010

Energy and Capital Editor Keith Kohl discusses Obama's latest grab for international shale gas deposits and reviews the week's top stories in the energy markets.

Global GDP Growth to Force Oil Prices Higher

Written by Christian DeHaemer
Posted April 8, 2010

Energy and Capital Editor Christian DeHaemer writes on the next oil rush to $150, plus a new nano battery that is five times more powerful than before...

How Market-Makers Impact Stocks

Written by Nick Hodge
Posted April 6, 2010

Energy & Capital Editor Nick Hodge discusses various ways market-makers can impact the value of stocks, and how you can follow them to easy profits.

Chart: U.S. Natural Gas Consumption

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted April 6, 2010

Highlights from the latest EIA report, including natural gas consumption and price forecasts.

Making Hydraulic Fracturing Cleaner

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted April 4, 2010

Energy and Capital's Keith Kohl shows readers the other side of the fence with the latest debate over hydraulic fracturing.

Is $100 Oil Around the Corner?

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted April 2, 2010

Energy and Capital editor Keith Kohl brings readers the headlines that caught his eye this week and news from the energy markets.

Officials Wake Up to Peak Oil

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted April 1, 2010

In this first part of a two-part series, Energy and Capital Editor Chris Nelder outlines several new studies suggesting oil production will soon go into permanent decline, and how officials outside...