Interesting Energy Stories in the News Apr 20

UPDATE 1-Iraq south oilfields to pump 2.75 mbpd by end 2012
Sanctions make Iran oil sector 85pct self sufficient by 2015
UPDATE 1-EU vote on tar sands oil delayed until 2013 -source
UPDATE 1-China oil firms restock, March crude inventories up 2 pct
Cuba backs Argentina's YPF oil company expropriation
Israel, Cyprus deal on gas, Lebanon snubs talks
Peru okays more gas exploration in Amazon
France's Total agrees to further increase natural gas production in Argentina
Pakistan asks US to create fund for coal projects
Indonesia still mulling coal export tax
Turkey and Canada sign agreement to build nuclear power plant
Namibia Should Remain Vigilant Over Nuclear Technology
Japan turns to wind energy
Another wind farm announced in the US
China's Goldwind unveils 1.5MW model for 'ultra-low' winds
Russia to boost gasoline production 20% by 2015