Interesting Energy Stories in the News Mar 02

World can replace oil lost to Iran sanctions - U.S.
Chevron Discussing Arctic Oil Role
Chinese firms in 140,000 bpd Libya oil deals
Afghanistan Sets Auction to Lure Bidders for Oil Exploration
Alaskan Crude Production Declined 5.5% in February After BP Fire
Natural gas futures lower during European trade
CNOOC breaks ground for China's 1st floating LNG project
Origin, Conoco raise $2.6 bln loans for Australia-Pacific LNG project
Steam coal prices drop for 3rd day on poor demand
Russia Plans $8 Billion Siberia Investment to Boost Coal Exports
India took 1.3 million tonnes S.Africa coal in January, say exporters
US supports India's investment in civil nuclear power
Vietnam's Nuclear Dreams Blossom Despite Doubts
India to Restrict Imports for Solar Energy Generation
Wind power growth in Asia is part of the region's future
WRAPUP 3-Obama, Republicans spar over gasoline prices