Energy and Capital Archives

Clean Energy Fuels (NASDAQ: CLNE) Pushing Toward its First Profit?

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted January 28, 2014

Interest in Natural Gas-powered vehicles has slowly increased over the last three years. As a result, Clean Energy Fuels is expecting to reach profitability for the first time in the company's...

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.

Saudi Economy to Run on Empty by 2020

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted January 27, 2014

How would you feel about America's current oil boom if you were part of a ruling family whose power rested on its ability to corner almost 20% of the world's proven oil reserves?

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.

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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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...