Energy and Capital Archives

Siemens (NYSE: SI) to Cut U.S. Wind Jobs

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted September 19, 2012

The U.S. Congress has still failed to renew wind energy tax credits, which expire at the year's end, and companies are cutting back...

Japan's Unclear Nuclear Future

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted September 19, 2012

Japan may stick with nuclear after all after failing to make its decision to phase out nuclear by 2040 official...

GE (NYSE: GE) Signs Oil & Gas Deal in Brazil

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted September 19, 2012

GE's (NYSE: GE) deal with Brazilian company Petrobras is worth $1.1 billion and involves 380 sub-sea wellhead systems...

One Silver Dollar

Written by Christian DeHaemer
Posted September 18, 2012

Why is a piece of sixty-four-year-old cardboard worth so much money? The obvious answer is that it's worth what someone is willing to pay.

Ultra-Fast Charging Technology Spreads

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted September 18, 2012

Earlier this summer, ECOtality (NASDAQ: ECTY) launched its fast charging system in California. Now another company is bringing a similar technology to Wisconsin...

Oil Falls on Increased Supply

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted September 18, 2012

As production comes back online after Hurricane Isaac and imports remain high, U.S. oil inventories surged last week...

Biodiesel Regulations Support Green Companies

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted September 18, 2012

The EPA's revision of renewable volume obligation for fuels supported biodiesel companies...

Japan Eyes North American LNG Imports

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted September 18, 2012

As Japan attempts to cut back on nuclear power, it eyes cheap North American shale gas...

Natural Gas Could Reach $4 This Year

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted September 18, 2012

As companies pare back natural gas exploration, prices are set to inch upward...

Iran Threats Pushes Brent Higher

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted September 17, 2012

Editor Keith Kohl breaks down what it would take for oil prices to spike over $200 per barrel.

Researchers Discover Way to Reduce Fracking Wastewater

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted September 17, 2012

Researchers at the University of Minnesota have created a way to break down the chemicals in fracking wastewater, and now they're working with two companies to develop this on a larger scale...

Toyota (NYSE TM) to Roll Out Electric SUV

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted September 17, 2012

Toyota (NYSE: TM) has revamped its RAV4 to create the first all-electric SUV...