Interesting Energy Stories in the News Jul 12

Iran's Oil-Output Costs To Quadruple In Coming Years, Paper Says
Petrobras discovers oil off coast of Brazil's Espírito Santo
Cheaper oil, increased exports help narrow U.S. trade deficit in May
Nigeria's cabinet approves bill to overhaul oil sector
Australia and China launch Clean Coal Technology Partnership
CanAm acquires Canadian coal leases in US
China's coal mining provinces cut output to reduce oversupply
S. Korean solar power firms seek inroads to Japanese market
Building costs rise at US nuclear sites
SA lags in nuclear security
Russian nuclear plants install emergency equipment
China drives global clean energy investments
Wind industry pulled in to candidates' debate on outsourcing
Rising Asian demand boosts ethanol exports
UPDATE 1-U.S. ethanol output drops to lowest in nearly two years