Interesting Energy Stories in the News Aug 08

Nigeria's Crude Export To China Closes US Demand Gap
S.Sudan to restart oil wells in Sept, full output in
Africa: Oil Importers Shun Iran, Turn to West Africa
Oil supplies down 5.4 million barrels: trade group
Natural Gas Giant Tries To Shift Gears
Lawmakers urge faster OK of LNG exports
Chavez touts Venezuela's huge nat gas reserves
Russia to Quintuple coal productivity by 2030 - Mr Medvedev
Coal to Drop as Steel Output Slows in BHP Setback: Commodities
Japan's nuclear shutdown results in record H1 trade deficit
NRC Freezes All Nuclear Reactor Construction & Operating Licenses In U.S.
Obama: seven utility-scale wind energy and solar power projects to be expedited
Mexico goes ahead with wind power project
India-Japan team tests solar cell with top conversion efficiency news
California gasoline prices to surge after Chevron refinery fire
US gasoline demand dips as prices rise-MasterCard