Energy and Capital Archives

China The Vampire Squid of Commodities

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted November 18, 2009

Editor Chris Nelder takes another look at China's worldwide resource buying spree and explains why it is becoming the prime mover of global demand for oil and other commodities.

Empire State Building Goes Green

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted November 17, 2009

Green Chip contributor Kyle Haas discusses the retro-fitting of the 3rd largest building on earth, and what it means to you.

Investing in Smart Meter Companies

Written by Nick Hodge
Posted November 17, 2009

Energy & Capital Editor Nick Hodge discusses smart meter companies before turning to the next areas of interest for smart grid profits.

No Plan for Oil Shortages in North America

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted November 16, 2009

Editor Chris Nelder reviews several presentations on the energy aspects of national security at the 2009 ASPO-USA Peak Oil Conference.

The Bakken Oil Fields of North Dakota

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted November 15, 2009

Energy and Capital Editor Keith Kohl looks at the next step for the Bakken North Dakota oil play... and tells investors why it's not too late to get in on it.

China Cleantech Investing

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted November 15, 2009

The China Securities Journal reports that cleantech, energy, and environment-related companies led China's benchmark Shanghai Composite Index up to start the week.

The Outlook for Oil Prices

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted November 14, 2009

Energy and Capital Editor Keith Kohl recaps the week in energy investing alongside an installment from Editor Chris Nelder, who writes about energy security risks and coverage from the 2009 ASPO...

Brazil Blackout

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted November 14, 2009

Editor Sam Hopkins delves deeper into Brazil's national blackout on Nov. 10, and shows what opportunities it presents to investors.

The 2009 IEA Oil Report & World Energy Outlook

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted November 12, 2009

Energy and Capital Editor Chris Nelder analyzes the IEA's 2009 World Energy Outlook and reveals an agency in political shackles, desperate to come clean about peak oil and push the world toward...

Global Desalination Investments

Written by Nick Hodge
Posted November 10, 2009

Energy & Capital Editor Nick Hodge discusses the growth in Middle East desalination and the investments that go along with it.

Peak Oil News

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted November 9, 2009

A senior official at the IEA has made startling claims that indicate oil production figures are being actively distorted.

The Backside of Peak Oil

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted November 8, 2009

Energy and Capital Editor Keith Kohl reveals the one bright spot in U.S. oil production. . .and how investors can take advantage of this play.