Interesting Energy Stories in the News Jun 16

I.E.A. Says World Will Increasingly Turn to Americas for Oil
S Korea aims to double overseas oil, gas output to 640,000 boe/d by 2012
Japan, Venezuela, agree to credit for oil swap
'Iran will not decrease oil production'
Canada's shale-gas producers race to new markets
Russian-Chinese Natural Gas Pact May Be Clouded by Price Quarrel
UPDATE 1- Mitsubishi Heavy signs LNG equipment supply deal with Shell - Nikkei
India buys above 1 million tonne of South African coal in May
Alpha and US coal companies surge on economic outlook
Hitachi Is 'Ready to Start' Lithuanian Nuclear Plant Project
Arab countries demand more safety regulations on nuclear facilities
U.S. Solar Installations Rose 66% in First Quarter
Wind Power in Europe MORE Reliable than Nuclear Power in Japan
Brazil exports ethanol to US but fails to meet domestic demand
Ethanol Output in U.S. Slumps 3.8%, Energy Department Says