Category: Renewables Alternative Energy

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.

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.

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.

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.

ProShares Announces Launch of Two New ETFs

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted October 5, 2011

In less than three years, Proshares' ETFs have garnered more than $2.5 billion in assets. ProShares now has ten commodities ETFs.

Sulphur Piles Larger than Buildings

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted October 4, 2011

The Alberta oil sands are producing more than just oil; massive amounts of sulphur are being made too. And I mean massive.

Solar Shingles: The Built-In Clean Energy System

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted October 4, 2011

Dow Chemical Company moves into the clean electricity sector with the debut of their solar industry-revolutionizing product.