Energy and Capital Archives

Why OPEC Loves Obama

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted August 20, 2012

What's more important, votes or shutting down OPEC?

How to Improve Offshore Turbines

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted August 20, 2012

Turbine engineer and wind power expert Jim Platts offers suggestions for offshore turbines that could double their harvesting ratios.

Wind Companies Demand Tax Credit Renewal

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted August 20, 2012

Over 37,000 jobs could be lost if the tax credits on wind power projects are not renewed...

Positive Consumer Sentiment Keeps Oil Going Up

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted August 20, 2012

Oil rose for the fifth day on Monday after Thomson Reuters reported positive consumer sentiment.

New York to Legalize Fracking

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted August 20, 2012

New York state will likely legalize the fracking process, opening up a whole new area for Marcellus shale producers.

Oil Companies Ignore US Threats

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted August 20, 2012

Is anarchy part of the Iraqi oil plan?

Domestic Oil Investment Opportunities

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted August 19, 2012

How long will foreign oil continue to flow?

Oil Imports from Saudi Arabia Increase

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted August 19, 2012

Though overall U.S. imports are down, imports of Saudi oil are up this year.

Cape Wind Gets Green Light

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted August 19, 2012

The nation's first offshore wind farm received approval from the Federal Aviation Administration, putting it one step closer to fruition.

Mexico to Build Eagle Ford Pipeline

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted August 19, 2012

Mexico borders Texas' Eagle Ford shale formation, and last year the nation imported 500 billion cubic feet of natural gas. But it wants more, and it's expanding its pipeline system to get it.

Australia to Sell Shale Oil in October

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted August 19, 2012

Australia's first shale oil project is expected to begin sales as early as October.

Chinese Solar is Failing

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted August 17, 2012

When solar panel leader China hits bottom, the industry is in trouble.