Interesting Energy Stories in the News Oct 04

US stocks higher as oil slides
U.S. likely to allow Sri Lanka to import crude oil from Iran
BHP talking to Petrobras about Gulf oil stake
Brazil August Crude-Oil Output Down 0.8% From July -ANP
Venezuela Energy Profile: Second-Largest Gas Reserves In Western Hemisphere –Analysis
Analysis: EU push for spot gas pricing may be short-sighted
Iran to expand with natural gas storage facilities
Asia Coal-Australia coal flat as Chinese buyers on holiday
EPA Air Regulations Could Decimate the US Coal Power Industry
India can meet its energy needs without nuclear plants: Study
Europe's 'dangerous' nuclear plants need €25bn safety refit
British nuclear plans suffer blow as Chinese investors pull out
Sumitomo enters solar power generation business in U.S.
Vestas, Siemens Join 42 Companies to Cut Offshore Wind Costs
India Solar, Windmill Research Project Shows Great Promise