Energy and Capital Archives

Chemical Businesses Continue to Improve

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted January 27, 2014

The industrial chemical business is continuing to rebound, says the American Chemistry Council, posting a slight gain over December, and a modest raise over last year.

A Quiet Oil Boom Rages

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted January 23, 2014

Energy and Capital editor Keith Kohl shows readers how a quiet offshore oil boom is creating the investment opportunity of a lifetime.

FMC Technologies (NYSE: FTI) Scores Contract with Pemex

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted January 23, 2014

Oilfield technology and services company FMC Technologies has announced one of its largest-ever contracts with Mexico's state-run oil company Pemex.

Xtreme Power files Bankruptcy on Stalking Horse bid

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted January 22, 2014

Battery backup company Xtreme Power is looking to sell. To make this happen, the company has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, and is waiting for the bidding to begin.

The End of OPEC

Written by Christian DeHaemer
Posted January 22, 2014

It may be that cheap energy is a precursor to industry, but it's not a guarantee. One country, Saudi Arabia, has used its vast oil profits to build the most lucrative welfare state in the world...

Why SolarCity (NASDAQ: SCTY) is the New Solar King

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted January 21, 2014

If there's ever been a "no-brainer" for energy investors, this is it. There's no sector in energy growing faster than solar. And there is no solar company poised to dominate more than this one.

Record Eagle Ford Output

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted January 20, 2014

Energy and Capital editor Keith Kohl offers readers a different way to profit from record oil production in the Eagle Ford Shale.

Valero Energy Partners (NYSE: VLP) Declares First Ever Dividend

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted January 20, 2014

Valero Energy Partners LP has only been trading for about a month, but the partnership has declared its first quarterly payout on only 30 days worth of business.

Iran Slows Nuclear Enrichment Programs

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted January 19, 2014

Continued negotiations with Iran over its nuclear programs could result in more Iranian oil on the international market. Iran has reportedly made its first moves toward curbing weapons-grade...

Saudis Panic Over Texas Oil Powerhouse

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted January 16, 2014

It doesn't matter how dirty this dive is... or if it charges $0.75 for a glass of tap water. The place is packed every night. And it's all because of the oil rush back into the legendary Permian...

Rango Energy (OTN: RAGO) gets Big Stake in INNEX California Oil and Gas Projects

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted January 16, 2014

Rango Energy has entered a deal to fund INNEX's drilling projects in California, with an option to buy the venture outright.

Clean Energy Fuels (NASDAQ: CLNE) Opens First Liquefied Natural Gas Station in Florida

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted January 15, 2014

Clean Energy Fuels Corp. has opened its first LNG fueling stations in Florida, marking the company's gradual expansion with the growth of natural gas-powered vehicles.