Energy and Capital Archives

Fracking Europe

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted April 9, 2014

Europe may not have the tight oil reserves that the U.S. has, but it can still help diminish reliance on Russia.

South Carolina gets first Bitcoin ATM

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted April 9, 2014

The number of Bitcoin ATMs in the Robocoin franchise is increasing.

Nuclear Safety Doubts Don't Hurt Uranium Stocks

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted April 8, 2014

Regardless of what you think about nuclear power, there's a boatload of money to be made in this space. It's times like these when I put my personal objections aside and just focus on creating...

Willbros (NYSE: WG) Selling Off Oklahoma Downstream Assets

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted April 8, 2014

Willbros Group is paying down debt by selling off some of its Tulsa assets.

Shell (NYSE: RDS.A) gets first crude from 'Crazy' Iraqi Field

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted April 7, 2014

Shell's joint venture in the massive Majnoon field in Iraq has officially shipped its first crude.

This Battery Charges in 30 Seconds

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted April 7, 2014

Everybody could use a mobile phone battery that charges more quickly. One Israeli company says it'll be in stores in three years.

Oklahoma Quakes blamed on Oil and Gas Exploration

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted April 6, 2014

With the recent fracking Moratorium in Ohio, Oklahoma considers its own seismic activity.

Solar Provider Sungevity Grabs New Capital

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted April 3, 2014

With ease-of-use as its primary tool for customer acquisition, Sungevity has received a $17 million capital investment.

Diversifying U.S. Oil Production

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted April 3, 2014

Energy and Capital editor Keith Kohl explains why even the smallest Texas towns are booming once again.

Solar Power for Every School in America

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted April 2, 2014

A new solar energy consortium launched today, with the goal of having every school in the U.S. be powered by the sun.

Sheerwind's Alternative Wind Power Design goes to Dubai

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted April 1, 2014

Offering a cheaper wind power station, Sheerwind will be doing a test deployment in Dubai.

It's Time to Buy SolarCity (NASDAQ: SCTY)

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted April 1, 2014

Alternative energy continues to boom, and this solar stock is looking to be one of the easiest ways to score a quick 20% gain over the next two months.