Exxon Mobil (XOM) to Expand Exploration to Hungary Written By: Miranda Marquit 2008-04-11 13:38:37 Photo:Panorama, Creative Commons, Flickr
One of the challenges faced by Big Oil is finding new oil reserves in countries that are not hostile to US concerns.
Exxon Mobil (XOM) Works On Its Eco Image Written By: Miranda Marquit 2008-10-16 12:03:05 Photo: cackhanded, Creative Commons, Flickr
Even in this down economy, there are people who are still interested in environmental issues, and Exxon Mobil (XOM) is not about to be left off the bandwagon. The company is releasing ads that highlight its focus on environmental protection and alternative energy. The question, though, is whether this is more Big Oil greenwashing or if XOM is sincere in its efforts.
Floating Nuclear Plants: A Really Good Idea Written By: Jeanne Roberts 2008-08-04 18:16:18
One of the ongoing problems of nuclear energy is that pressurized light water reactors, or PWRs, and boiling water reactors (BWRs) require copious amounts of water to remove excess heat from the steam system in order to condense the steam.
FSLR Files Secondary Offering: Pullback Provides Great Entry Point Written By: Eben Esterhuizen 2007-07-20 01:51:29 First Solar (FSLR - Last trade $111.64) on Thursday registered to sell 9.65 million shares, including 5.65 million shares to be sold by selling stockholders. FSLR traded down sharply on the news. We have suggested before that FSLR may go for a secondary offering, and today's sell-off on the news provides a great entry point ahead of Q2 earnings on July 30.
