Energy and Capital Archives

Rebirth of a Texas Oil Field

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted August 16, 2012

Energy and Capital editor Keith Kohl explains why an old Texas oil field is experiencing a second boom... and how investors can take advantage of this resurgence in activity.

Ford Focuses on Battery Efficiency

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted August 16, 2012

Ford is rolling out five new electric vehicles this year and focusing on battery research.

Drilling Rules Revised After BP Spill

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted August 16, 2012

After BP's 2010 spill in the Gulf, more drilling safety regulations have been established.

IAEA Says Nuclear Safety Improving

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted August 16, 2012

After Fukushima, the IAEA says nuclear safety is improving.

Energy Companies Switch to Natural Gas

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted August 16, 2012

The government didn't see it coming. Climate scientists didn't see it coming. But CO2 emissions are dropping to the lowest level in 20 years...all because of natural gas.

Global Nuclear Investment Opportunities

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted August 15, 2012

How to invest from the meteoric rise of the global nuclear market.

Need a Job? Move to Oklahoma

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted August 15, 2012

As other business sectors in Oklahoma struggle to find employees, the oil and gas sector is burgeoning and offering still more jobs to those who need them.

Pension Funds Eye Wind Power for Big Returns

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted August 15, 2012

The European debt crisis has caused pension funds to stray away from bonds, and they're looking to the wind sector as promising.

Self-Cleaning Solar Panels

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted August 15, 2012

A University of Houston physics professor has developed a solar panel coating that keeps them clean for higher efficiency.

China Makes Clean Coal Scam Profitable

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted August 15, 2012

China and Texas make clean coal work.

Canada's Black Gold Rush

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted August 14, 2012

Editor Keith Kohl takes a closer look at Canada's newest shale play: the Canol Shale Formation.

US Energy Policy Same as Communist China

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted August 14, 2012

Republicans and Democrats continue to fleece taxpayers.