Interesting Energy Stories in the News Oct 01

Shell shuts major oil pipeline in Nigeria
Exxon yet to inspect Afghanistan's oil project
South Korea Crude Imports Rise 0.3% in September, Ministry Says
Iran crude oil exports go on as usual: Iran OPEC governor
Natural gas poised to fulfil industries' power needs, including oil's
Gas-drilling boom in U.S. rattles energy producer Russia
Chinese slowdown hits US coal mines
Kyrgyzstan in talks with China for development of coal deposits
Nuclear Power Generation In India Increased By 23% In 2012: AEC Chairman
Finnish utility claims $2.3 billion from Areva-Siemens for 5-year delay in nuclear project
Chinese solar panel producers to dominate show
Solar power makes sense in cities, not deserts, says energy body
Sumitomo Sees 'Solar Bubble' as Japan Rejects Nuclear: Energy