Interesting Energy Stories in the News May 16

North Dakota becomes US's 2nd-leading oil producer
India bows to US pressure, cuts Iran oil import by 11%
Tehran, Baghdad to resume talks on joint oil projects
US crude stocks surge again, Cushing jumps 2.8 mln bbls- API
Venezuela lawmakers consider setting minimum level for China crude payments
UAE plans to join 'gas Opec'
WRAPUP 3-Two more North American LNG export projects planned
India must open coal to private miners: Tata Power
Botswana coal destined for Asian markets
Coal Generation Drops 19% in 1 Year in US
Ghana to export nuclear energy to the sub-region
Myanmar gave up nuclear programs, president says
2012 is a big year for the European Wind Energy Association
Obama's Tariffs on China's Solar Products Will Cost U.S.
Biofuel reduces cost of gasoline by more than $1-a-gallon, study finds