Interesting Energy Stories in the News Aug 22

Oil prices rise on Europe optimism
Sudan security deal to get oil flowing eyed
Petrobras says found "good quality" oil in Brazil offshore
Syria says preparing to finalize oil deal with Russia
UPDATE 3-China, India slash oil imports from Iran in July
China, S'pore wealth funds invest US$1bil in US LNG export plant
India implementing 14,000 km natural gas pipelines: RPN Singh
Eni and Vitol Sign Memo Of Understanding To Develop Gas Block in Ghana
Court strikes down EPA rule on coal pollution
Sri Lanka Chinese-built coal power plant broke down 12 times since opening - Minister
Progress in sea uranium extraction
Iran nuclear issue no more dangerous than other intl. problems: Russia
Wind farms provide only 3.5% of U.S. energy
Cheaper solar panels on the way, say scientists
UPDATE 2-Georgia, New Mexico join call for end to US ethanol rule
U.S. gasoline demand dips as prices rise - MasterCard