Energy and Capital Archives

Oil Falls on Weak Economic Data

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted July 19, 2012

Crude oil prices were hurt Friday by poor economic data in the U.S. and Europe.

Another Solar Company Falls

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted July 19, 2012

Amonix closes its Las Vegas solar facility after only a year of operation.

U.S. Oil Company Deals in Iraq

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted July 19, 2012

Chevron Corp. and a number of other Big Oil companies purchase stakes in Kurdistan oil.

Saudis' Secret Oil Crisis

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted July 18, 2012

Editor Keith Kohl explains why the world's largest oil producer is desperately trying to avoid an energy crisis.

Poland's Natural Gas Potential

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted July 18, 2012

A shale deposit under Poland could provide energy independence for 50 years. But there are roadblocks to beginning development.

Natural Gas Vehicle Infrastructure

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted July 18, 2012

GE, Chart Industries, and the University of Michigan are working on a cheap, accessible way to refuel natural gas vehicles.

30-Minute Electric Vehicle Charge

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted July 18, 2012

ECOtality's revolutionary charger can fully recharge an electric car in a half hour.

BP Olympic Biofuel Debut

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted July 18, 2012

BP's new biofuel blend will power a fleet of BMW vehicles at the 2012 Olympics.

Election Year Investing

Written by Nick Hodge
Posted July 17, 2012

It's time to make your independent self successful - no matter who's in office.

U.S. Companies Invest in Chinese Shale Gas

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted July 17, 2012

U.S. oil and gas companies see potential in Chinese shale.

Natural Gas Power Plant

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted July 17, 2012

Panda Temple Power will bring Texas one of the nation's cleanest power plants.

Water Storage for Fracking

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted July 17, 2012

GreenHunter Water services the Utica and Marcellus shale, and its newly-expanded storage plant will widen its influence.