Energy and Capital Archives

Iranian Oil Exports Fall 40% and Counting

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted January 6, 2013

Western oil sanctions have been slowing Iranian oil production and exports, the nation's Oil Minister admits for the first time.

OPEC's Coming Slump

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted January 5, 2013

After a 52-year legacy, OPEC is beginning to show signs of weakness. An uptick in worldwide and U.S. production will begin to replace it.

A Running Leap Off the Green Energy Cliff

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted January 3, 2013

Editor Keith Kohl explains why California's renewable energy goals may be too ambitious.

Ivory Coast Aims for Oil Boom

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted January 3, 2013

Recent oil discoveries have shown that West Africa could be rich in oil, with the Ivory Coast planning to ramp up production in the next five years.

New York Document Found Detailing Fracking Health Solutions

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted January 3, 2013

A year-old document from Governor Cuomo's administration shows that safety protocols could lower fracking's health risks, a finding that could contribute to the New York debate.

Berkshire Hathaway Subsidiary Buys Massive Solar Project

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted January 3, 2013

MidAmerican Energy, a subsidiary of billionaire Warren Buffett's company, has agreed to purchase two solar projects from SunPower (NASDAQ: SPWR)

The Next Zipcar

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted January 3, 2013

A new study suggested Millennials are more likely to take public transportation, bike, walk, or utilize car sharing services like car2go and Zipcar.

Wind Power Tax Credit Renewed

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted January 2, 2013

The wind production tax credit, which allows wind companies to afford development, has been renewed as part of the fiscal cliff deal.

Shell's Arctic Oil Rig Runs Aground

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted January 2, 2013

Shell's Arctic drilling venture received plenty of criticism without all the problems involved, but the latest issue has put the project in danger.

Encore Energy Works with Mineral Owners in the Utica Shale

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted January 2, 2013

Encore Energy has purchased Utica Shale properties in order to work with mineral owners in the region.

Sinopec Creates Oilfield Service Company

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted January 1, 2013

As demand grows for oilfield service providers, Chinese company Sinopec has set up its own company to operate worldwide.

Canadian Solar (NASDAQ: CSIQ) Purchases Two Solar Projects

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted January 1, 2013

In a deal with SunEdison, Canadian Solar Inc.'s (NASDAQ: CSIQ) subsidiary will purchase two solar projects, with the option of purchasing two more.