Energy and Capital Archives

Gas Exporting Countries Plan to Raise Fuel Prices Without Limiting Production

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted November 14, 2011

Officials are aiming to shrink the space between prices of gas and crude oil but without lowering production.

IEA Says Conventional Oil Has Peaked

Written by Nick Hodge
Posted November 14, 2011

All these factors are combining to make a bullish oil investment scenario. I've been saying as much for a few months now.

Energy IPOs

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted November 13, 2011

LRR Energy and Chesapeake Granite Wash Trust Open; Smith Electric Vehicles and PBR Energy file.

Solar Power in Orbit

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted November 13, 2011

Could the entire globe be powered by orbiting solar plants? The International Academy of Astronautics' study finds out.

Keystone XL Pipeline Opportunities

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted November 13, 2011

Editor Jeff Siegel discusses the impact of delays on the Keystone XL pipeline.

The Energy Bull Is On

Written by Nick Hodge
Posted November 11, 2011

And what did we learn from this week's World Economic Outlook from the International Energy Agency? In short, that the energy bull is on.

Oil Gains As Eurozone Fears Ease

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted November 10, 2011

As the debt problems in Europe diminish and affected nations reach solutions, oil prices and demand continue to rise.

Keystone XL Postponed

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted November 10, 2011

As left- and right-wing activists unite against TransCanada's Keystone XL pipeline, the State Department has decided to postpone the project.

North Dakota Drilling Rush

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted November 10, 2011

Energy and Capital editor Keith Kohl takes to the road to witness the oil boom happening in North Dakota.

Solar Cell and Microchip Costs Set to Decrease

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted November 9, 2011

Polysilicon prices have decreased to $33 per kilogram from $475 per kilogram just three years ago, reports Bloomberg.

Warnings from the IEA: Oil Price Increase and Irreversible Global Climate Change

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted November 9, 2011

Oil prices may shoot to $150 per barrel, and the IEA reports the world is already producing 80% of its "carbon budget." Change must happen.

The Fate of Nuclear and Climate Change

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted November 9, 2011

The IEA's most recent report takes a look at what could happen if more countries decide to phase out nuclear power.