Energy and Capital Archives

Mexico's Oil Discovery

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted August 30, 2012

Mexico is one of the largest suppliers of crude to the U.S., and its declining reserves have just received a boost...

Arctic Oil Investment Opportunities

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted August 29, 2012

I'm not sure what's crazier - a handful of activists taking on a rig full of pissed-off Russians... or the fact that the world's oil addiction is so strong, we're willing to spend hundreds of...

CAFE Standards Benefit Honda, Tesla

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted August 29, 2012

Revised CAFE standards for 2017 to 2025 will benefit companies whose products reduce petroleum consumption...

Bakken Oil Acquisitions

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted August 29, 2012

QEP Resources is expanding its stake in liquids-rich Bakken territories...

Companies Attempt Mountaintop Energy Storage

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted August 29, 2012

As states and nations set goals for renewable power generation, demand grows for more capable and efficient energy storage, inspiring research at companies like GE and Siemens...

Peak Oil Isn't Real

Written by Nick Hodge
Posted August 28, 2012

Editor Nick Hodge takes a tongue-in-cheek approach to clarifying some common sense Peak Oil missteps.

Vestas Engaged in Talks in Japan?

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted August 28, 2012

As Vestas struggles to regain profits, the company may be discussing turbine development with Japanese firm Mitsubishi...

India's Solar Capacity

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted August 28, 2012

After massive power outages last month and major coal shortages, India is boosting its solar capacity...

Algae Biofuel Facility Begins Operations

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted August 28, 2012

Sapphire Energy has begun operations in its first phase of a New Mexico algae biofuels facility, harvesting 81 million tons of algae since June.

Refineries Plan Eagle Ford Projects

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted August 28, 2012

As the Eagle Ford shale continues to increase its output, companies invest in projects...

Independence Day 2020?

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted August 27, 2012

Editor Keith Kohl takes a look at Mitt Romney's new energy plan and questions whether it's possible to achieve energy independence by 2020.

Hurricane Isaac Pushes Oil Prices Up

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted August 27, 2012

Isaac, which became a Category 1 hurricane on Tuesday afternoon, is responsible for the shutdown of Gulf oil production and the rise in oil prices.