Interesting Energy Stories in the News Aug 05

Shell Wins U.S. Approval of Alaskan Oil Exploration Plan
Colombia studies new oil line project to Pacific-govt
EU countries wary of oil sanctions on Syria
Venezuela's request to increase oil production quota is senseless
U.S. reliance on oil imports falls
Japanese LNG imports surge 10%
More LNG is diverted from Atlantic to Pacific market
To truck or to pipeline Alaska's natural gas across Canada
Clean Coal's Uncertain Future in Germany
Japan's leader ousts three top nuclear energy regulators
Greenpeace tells SA: no more nukes
South Africa Will Rely on Wind, Solar for Renewables, Business Day Reports
Wind energy Vestas receives wind turbines order for 47 MW in India for a wind farm
Gulf Coast Gasoline Spot Discount Narrows as Futures Tumble
Gasoline Stockpiles Fall in Europe on Exports, PJK Says