Interesting Energy Stories in the News Aug 19

Lack of refinery deal halts China-Afghan oil project
BP Pipeline Leaks Crude Oil in Alaska North Slope, Filing Shows
Iraq-Turkey oil flow resumes - Iraqi officials
Yemen Says 18 Foreign Oil Firms Qualified to Bid for 20 Blocks
Japan's crude import cuts to intensify Mideast contest for China
US energy firms eye Brazil shale gas: US official
Indian coal ministry asked to set policy on captive mines surplus
Australian Greens to oppose new Great Barrier Reef coal ports
Japan's nuclear clean-up: costly, complex and at risk of failing
Lithuania urges Belarus to comply with nuclear safety regulations
Mitsubishi Buys Solar Stakes in France From Energies Nouvelles
Global politics shape solar dispute
Small gasoline, electric cars will become urban norm