Energy and Capital Archives

Korea Goes Nuclear

Written by Nick Hodge
Posted July 10, 2012

The country that played host to the worst nuclear disaster since Chernobyl is already clamoring to restart the nukes less than a year and a half later. Nuclear's still growing.

Chesapeake Energy Emails May Reveal Collusion with Encana

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted July 10, 2012

CEO Aubrey McClendon is under scrutiny for violation of the Sherman Antitrust Act.

GE Delays Colorado Solar Plant Construction

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted July 10, 2012

GE is suspending construction of what could be the world's biggest solar manufacturing plant.

Crude Oil Falls on News from Norway, China

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted July 10, 2012

The end of a Norwegian strike and low Chinese imports push futures down.

Voyager Oil and Gas Targets Williston Basin

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted July 10, 2012

Voyager Oil & Gas plans to purchase Emerald Oil for Rocky Mountain shale oil development.

Coal Takes a Hit

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted July 9, 2012

Energy and Capital Editor Keith Kohl explains why natural gas is ready to surpass coal.

Oil Sands Outperform Conventional Crude

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted July 9, 2012

Oil extracted from surface mining shows lower GHG emissions than in situ mining.

Federal Funding Supports Biofuel Research

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted July 9, 2012

Two federal departments support the expansion of biofuel research.

Vestas Wind Temporarily Buoyed by Buyout Rumors

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted July 9, 2012

Vestas falls as rumors of a buyout by Ming Yang are denied.

Marcellus Shale Water Contamination Study

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted July 9, 2012

Study results on drinking water contamination will probably heat up the fracking battle, not cool it down.

UK Conservative Party Opposes Wind Subsidies

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted July 8, 2012

The UK Tories urge David Cameron to enact subsidy cuts.

NiSource and Hilcorp form Utica Shale Joint Venture

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted July 8, 2012

The venture will begin with infrastructure development in the Utica shale formation.