Energy and Capital Archives

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.

Argentina Wind Power Development

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted July 8, 2012

A $3 billion loan will allow Argentina to build a wind farm big enough to power 4% of the nation.

Solar Costs Fall, Stocks Rise

Written by Nick Hodge
Posted July 7, 2012

The theme of the week has obviously been the rapidly falling price of solar energy. Since late June, when I attended an energy finance powwow in Manhattan, I've shared with you several editorials on...

Natural Gas Rigs

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted July 5, 2012

Editor Keith Kohl explains how drilling companies are cutting costs in half by switching to LNG-powered rigs.

Europe Electric Car Investing

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted July 5, 2012

New report explores rapid growth of electric vehicles in Europe.

2012 Oil Production Falls

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted July 5, 2012

Oil and Gas UK predicts British output won't match 2011 levels in reversal of forecast.

Malaysia Taps Canada Oil

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted July 5, 2012

Petronas and Progress Energy in $5.5 Billion oil and gas deal.

The Saudis' Secret

Written by Nick Hodge
Posted July 4, 2012

The cost of solar is falling every year. The cost of oil is only going up. The Saudis know this... and they're switching to cheap solar so they can sell the rest of the world expensive oil.

Japan Offshore Wind Investment

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted July 4, 2012

Japan pushes forward into offshore wind development.

Electric Cars Create Jobs

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted July 4, 2012

German study explores development of alternative drivetrains and job creation.

Germany Wind Power Delays

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted July 4, 2012

New bill limits cost responsibilities and promises to eliminate delays.