Energy and Capital Archives

Global Infrastructure Investment

Written by Nick Hodge
Posted June 6, 2012

The U.S. needs to invest $2 trillion to rebuild bridges, water lines, sewage systems and dams, in addition to roads, that are reaching the end of their life cycles.

Fracking Forges Ahead in North Carolina

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted June 6, 2012

Many states are already profiting from the natural gas in their regions, and North Carolina wants in on the action.

Take a Lesson from Texas

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted June 5, 2012

Energy and Capital editor Keith Kohl takes a hard look at how fracking protesters are focusing on the wrong problem.

Chesapeake Energy: Goodbye to Pipelines?

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted June 5, 2012

Chesapeake Energy must sell billions in assets to avoid a downgrade.

Investing in Coal Stocks

Written by Nick Hodge
Posted June 4, 2012

While we'll only start using more coal in the U.S. if natural gas prices rise, the rest of the world will be using more either way. This is one of the reasons why, yes, it's time to start buying...

The Downside of a Williston Basin Boomtown

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted June 4, 2012

The oil rush in the Williston Basin has brought wealth to Williston, ND, as well as woes.

Natural Gas Vehicle Opportunities

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted June 3, 2012

Are natural gas-powered cars going to put electric cars out of business?

What the Saudis Aren't Telling Us

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted June 1, 2012

Editor Keith Kohl takes a minute to explain why we can't count on Saudi Arabia to solve the world's pending oil crisis.

Balancing Fear and Greed

Written by Nick Hodge
Posted May 31, 2012

If you're full of fear, you're not playing to win... you're playing not to lose.

Finding Long-Term Value in Natural Gas

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted May 30, 2012

Energy and Capital editor Keith Kohl explains why the upcoming transition to natural gas is one of the greatest investment opportunities in today's volatile market.

Graphite Investments

Written by Nick Hodge
Posted May 29, 2012

It's been called a "miracle material" and "the newest next big thing" by scientists and market analysts alike. But more important than what it can do for energy and technology is what it's going to...

A Golden Ticket in the Golden Age of Gas

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted May 28, 2012

Why breaking the IEA's golden rule to natural gas could fuel profits for these investors...