Interesting Energy Stories in the News Jan 17

U.S. Presses South Korea to Reduce Oil Imports from Iran
Nigeria: Explosion Rocks Chevron's Oil Rig in Bayelsa
Sinopec, Aramco to Build Oil Refinery in Saudi Arabia
Sudan's conflict lowers oil production
West Africa Oil-Cargo Demand Gains on Hormuz Threat, Arctic Says
Electricity Declines 50% in U.S. as Shale Brings Natural Gas Glut: Energy
UPDATE 1-Anadarko reports another gas strike offshore Mozambique
Indiana Coal Mine to become largest in Eastern US
Indian government drafts guidelines for timely development of coal blocks
South African Coal Export Prices Decline Most in Four Weeks
Niger to pursue nuclear plans despite Fukushima: president
New analysis shows solar PV is competitive in the Middle East
China, Japan take the lead in wind power development – Russia lags far behind
UPDATE 1-SunEdison: to build Japan solar plants at cost of $4.6 bln
Valero Energy to invest in cellulosic ethanol plant in US