Jul 23, 2014 by John LicataExxonMobil Shareholders Should Say “Nyet” This behemoth oil company needs to boost oil reserves, but sticking to plans in Russia may not be the strategy shareholders will continue to tolerate much longer.
Jul 19, 2014 by John LicataObama’s Nod for Deputy Energy Sec. Positive for Nuclear PowerCould the President's nomination for Deputy Energy Secretary been far more supportive for the nuclear sector than one may initially think?
Jul 14, 2014 by John LicataFor Energy Startups, Valuation Comes Harder These DaysWe live in a different world, one that is much more socially connected than ever before, and that drastically changes how today's energy startups will be valued by investors.
Jul 12, 2014 by John LicataGeothermal: The Other Alternative Energy We hear a lot about solar and wind power, but there is not much public attention on geothermal energy. That may soon change.
Jul 10, 2014 by John LicataHome Rule Authority May Derail U.S. Fracking Plans A favorable court ruling in upstate New York may have national fracking implications. Let's take a closer look.
Jul 7, 2014 by John LicataRussian Programmers Look to Control-Alt-Delete U.S. EnergyCyberthreats have increased in recent years as hackers look to disrupt financial institutions, steal identities, and now control energy remotely, something that should worry the U.S.
Jun 26, 2014 by John LicataCan the US Really Be Energy Independent? We keep hearing about the US becoming energy independent, yet the reality of the term may be another story.
Jun 23, 2014 by John LicataFormer Energy Sec. Says Zero Chance for Gas Tax HikeThere is a growing debate about raising the gas tax for the first time since 1993, but does this idea really have legs?
Apr 27, 2014 by John LicataUpcoming DOE Funding May Heat Geothermal Space Most people think about solar and wind when considering renewable energy, but this power source may soon get a lot more attention from investors.
Apr 27, 2014 by John LicataThis Discovery Should Concern Valero Energy CorporationThis refining behemoth is putting a lot of chips on ethanol, but could a new technology to produce it actually disrupt Valero's business model?
Apr 27, 2014 by John LicataWhy BP Should Consider Partnering With SolarCityCould this oil giant reconsider getting back into the solar space in a very unique way to further show a strong commitment to fight climate change?
Apr 27, 2014 by John LicataCan Small Modular Nuclear Reactors Find Their Sea Legs? Nuclear power must be part of a strategy to reduce carbon emissions, but legislation needs to move faster on land and on sea.
Apr 26, 2014 by John LicataWhy Offshore Drillers Need Artificial Intelligence to Remain Viable Robotics are making headlines these days, and the drillers should be paying attention if they want to be more profitable.
Apr 20, 2014 by John LicataRoyal Dutch Shell plc Brings Crowdsourcing to the Energy MarketsShell is embracing new ideas through a unique crowdsourcing platform that is paying off for shareholders.
Apr 13, 2014 by John LicataThis Brand New TV Series Will Change Your Mind on Climate ChangeThis new documentary highlights the peril of man-made carbon and the realities of climate change in a way that is more personal than anything I've seen before.
Apr 12, 2014 by John LicataCan Nuverra Stop Fracking Earthquakes?Increased regulation and heightened focus on the environment could finally give shares of Nuverra a reason to attract investor attention, in a good way.
Apr 11, 2014 by John LicataIs Weatherford International Ltd Hiding Something? Asset sales are one thing, but continued tax shelters may be too much for some investors of this oil service name.
Apr 10, 2014 by John LicataPipe Dreams: Is Cheniere Energy Inc’s Stock Gased? Trading reliance on Russian gas with newly exported gas from the States may not be the solution Europe needs.
Apr 6, 2014 by John LicataDoes Coal Have a Future?Coal stocks have been thrown under the bus, but could a carbon risk report from an energy behemoth attract investors back to the space?
Apr 5, 2014 by John LicataNew UN Report Released This Week Supports Nuclear EnergyThe UN's IPCC has garnered much attention for its views on climate change, but it's another report that may be very supportive for the nuclear sector.