Interesting Energy Stories in the News Dec 05

US oil production at highest level since 1998
Global oil field spending to hit record $ 644 bn in 2013
Mexico Strikes Largest On Land Light Oil Deposit In A Decade
New Zealand gov't oil plans under fire after Brazilian giant pulls out
China to develop shale and natural gas production by 2015
Natural gas falls on weather forecasts
Iran gas exports show 9.9-percent increase in 2011
52 Indian power plants facing acute shortage of thermal coal
Asia coal export boom brings no bonus for US taxpayers
Australia to begin uranium sales to India after negotiations
Asian countries strengthen readiness to deal with nuclear emergencies
Exelon's Oyster Creek Leads U.S. Nuclear Output to 11-Week High
British firm to build 'Africa's biggest solar plant'
Wind energy now cheaper than nuclear in France
Central America studying ethanol use to reduce oil consumption