Energy and Capital Archives

Ethanol Increasing Gas Prices

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted March 24, 2013

The Renewable Fuels Standard requires a percentage of ethanol blended into gasoline. Is the increase in ethanol production making gasoline more expensive?

1,000-Mile Electric Car

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted March 24, 2013

Drive from New York to Atlanta on a single charge - with more than 100 miles remaining.

Phillips 66 (NYSE:PSX) Lands New Oil Deals

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted March 24, 2013

Phillips 66 (NYSE:PSX) recently entered into three deals to bring more North American crude to its refineries...

An $8 Billion Investment for BP (NYSE:BP)

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted March 24, 2013

After selling its share in TNK-BP to Rosneft (MM:ROSN), BP (NYSE:BP) is now planning an $8 billion share buyback...

Cheaper Electric Car Options

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted March 23, 2013

A new company called Autowatts is changing the dynamic of electric car charging.

Is Elon Musk the Next Steve Jobs?

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted March 23, 2013

Some believe this man could be the next Steve Jobs.

Solar Investing Basics

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted March 23, 2013

Before you invest in solar stocks, it's a good idea to understand exactly how solar works. Here's a basic tutorial of how solar works.

How Fracking Works

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted March 23, 2013

Here's a basic tutorial on how fracking operations work.

The Top U.S. Gas Play

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted March 21, 2013

Keith Kohl tells readers about the shale formation that just became the largest gas play in the United States.

New Battery Technology Could Slash Prices

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted March 21, 2013

Lithium-ion battery makers have long been looking for the solution to reducing prices, and the answer may be found in snail teeth...

LNG Export Deal Signed with India

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted March 21, 2013

The U.K. and India are repairing their relationship with the 20-year deal between BG Group (LON:BG) and Gujarat State Petroleum Corp...

Rosneft (MM:ROSN) Becomes Largest Crude Producer

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted March 21, 2013

The much-awaited acquisition of TNK-BP (MM:TNBP) by Rosneft (MM:ROSN) is now complete, and it has made Rosneft the world's largest crude producer...