Energy and Capital Archives

Looking Past the Gas Hype

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted July 14, 2012

Editor Keith Kohl explains why natural gas prices may soon be heading higher... and where we'll go for the next wave of cheap electricity.

Global Nuclear Growth

Written by Nick Hodge
Posted July 12, 2012

The International Atomic Energy Agency is still projecting up to 803 gigawatts of nuclear capacity in place globally by 2030. That's a 113% increase from the 377 GW in place at the end of 2010.

GE's Battery Project

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted July 12, 2012

GE's new Durathon battery can be used in everything from wind farms to hybrid locomotives.

BP Halts Alaskan Oil Rig Construction

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted July 12, 2012

Cost stands in the way of a huge offshore oil project in Alaska.

OPEC Forecasts Oil Demand Growth Slowdown

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted July 12, 2012

OPEC will not have to increase production for 2013 if demand growth slows as forecast.

EV Battery Cost Could Drop 70%

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted July 12, 2012

A new study projects a huge drop in lithium ion battery costs by 2025.

The Bakken Rail Industry

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted July 12, 2012

As we wait on pipeline construction and permit approvals, railways provide a neat alternative.

Safer Nuclear Ambitions

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted July 11, 2012

Energy and Capital Editor Keith Kohl offers 329 reasons why nuclear energy will continue to grow over the coming decades.

Oil Futures Rise on Decreased Stockpile

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted July 11, 2012

Oil futures receive a boost as U.S. inventories slip.

Eagle Ford Housing Needs

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted July 11, 2012

Learning from the housing shortage in the Bakken, a University of Texas study aims to take early preventative steps.

Utica Shale Midstream Venture

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted July 11, 2012

This year, Caiman Energy sold its Marcellus assets to Williams Partners, but it's not out of the shale game.

Canadian Wind Farm Health Effects

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted July 11, 2012

Some claim the low-frequency noise causes anxiety, sleep disorders, or even depression.