Interesting Energy Stories in the News Jul 12

IEA trims oil volume planned in release
Chevron's Profit Rose as Oil Prices Climbed, Refining Improved
Middle East Oil Falls as Saudis Keep Supply; China Imports Drop
South Sudan - The World's Newest, Fragile, Oil-Rich Petrostate
Mexico Energy Profile: Still Second Largest Source Of US Oil Imports
Chesapeake Forms $1 Billion Fund to Boost Natural-Gas Demand
Canadian Natural Gas Gains as Hot U.S. Midwest Boosts Demand
Japan utilities June LNG consumption rises sharply y/y
Record Australia coal bid shows industry healthy: PM
U.S. on Both Sides of New Battle Over Assistance to 'Ugly' Coal-Fired Power Plant
China set on nuclear path
Kuwait no longer interested in pursuing nuclear energy
France launches 3GW offshore wind tender
MIT demos flexible solar panels printed on paper
West Spot Gasoline Strengthens on Work at California Refineries
U.S. EPA to end outdated gasoline pump regulation