Energy and Capital Archives

OPEC Demand Drop

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted June 16, 2013

As demand from China and the Eurozone stays low, and as North American imports drop off, OPEC may be forced to slow production this summer...

Ethanol Investing Dangers

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted June 16, 2013

The ethanol industry claims it can reduce gas prices as it wages war against taxpayers.

Shale Technology Investing

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted June 16, 2013

The U.S. shale deposits may all be in various stages of production, but they're all making progress. The next step is improvements in technology...

Are U.S. LNG Exports Doomed?

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted June 13, 2013

Energy and Capital editor Keith Kohl uncovers a potential roadblock for future U.S. LNG exports.

Fiat Electric Vehicle Investing

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted June 13, 2013

Fiat's new 500e is making its debut in the California electric vehicle market, and it can hold its own among competitors...

Amazon Pushes 3D Printer Sales

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted June 13, 2013

Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) has debuted a 3D printing section in its online store. Could this be the start of household 3D printers?

Potential Trade on Magellan Petroleum Corporation (NASDAQ:MPET)

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted June 13, 2013

Morning Energy Intel - June 14, 2013

Carbon Price and Fossil Fuels

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted June 13, 2013

Obama slipped an announcement of higher carbon costs into an announcement on microwave ovens. And it could impact major projects...

Global Shale Oil Reserves

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted June 12, 2013

EIA shale oil reserve estimates shows the U.S. potential for the future, but it also shows how countries like Russia have the potential to catch up...

Solar Powered Cell Phones

Written by Jason Stutman
Posted June 12, 2013

Transparent solar cells could eventually provide power to cell phones, vehicles, and offices.

Shoe Powered Phone

Written by Jason Stutman
Posted June 12, 2013

Piezoelectricity has a large range of applications and could be the the next big thing in alternative energy.

U.S. Natural Gas Production

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted June 12, 2013

The EIA predicts U.S. natural gas production will grow even more this year. But other nations have greater shale potential...