Energy and Capital Archives

U.K. Shale Gas Offers North Sea Potential

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted May 22, 2013

An analysis by the U.K.'s Institute of Directors shows that shale gas production in the U.K. could create as many as 74,000 jobs...

Shale Gas-Powered Fracking

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted May 22, 2013

Companies are beginning to make use of the fuel they produce on-site to power the extraction of that same fuel...

3D Solar Printing Investing

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted May 21, 2013

New 3D printing technology could allow you to print your own solar panels at home.

Solar-Powered Oil Extraction Technology

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted May 21, 2013

California-based GlassPoint Solar is making its mark in enhanced oil extraction, starting with Middle Eastern country Oman...

Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) Fights State Laws

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted May 21, 2013

Car dealerships aren't about to let Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) compete with its innovative sales system; they're trying to quash the competition by pushing state laws...

Austrian Wind Power Investing

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted May 21, 2013

A new poll suggests that 77 percent of those living in Austria prefer wind power over natural gas and coal.

3D Printing for Architecture

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted May 21, 2013

This company takes 3D printing beyond plastic, incorporating building materials into these revolutionary machines...

U.S. Fracking Regulations Upset Oil Industry

Written by Jason Stutman
Posted May 21, 2013

U.S. Interior Department proposes fracking regulations. Both oil industry proponents and Environmentalists are displeased. Neither looking at the upsides.

Investing in Hydraulic Fracturing

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted May 20, 2013

Keith Kohl shows readers how to invest in the pure hydraulic fracturing plays that are making billions from gouging Big Oil.

LNG Export Terminal Approved

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted May 20, 2013

The second U.S. LNG export terminal was granted permission to export to non-FTA countries. Could this set the stage for a wave of new approvals?

Chesapeake (NYSE: CHK) Turnaround Ahead

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted May 20, 2013

Chesapeake Energy (NYSE: CHK) has hired a former employee of competitor Anadarko (NYSE: APC) to head the company in its continued effort to boost profits once more...

Wyoming Oil Rail Terminal

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted May 20, 2013

A midstream company is partnering with a coal company to facilitate the transportation of crude oil from the Wyoming shale basin to the West Coast...