Interesting Energy Stories in the News May 11

Fearing US reaction, Cuba makes public full-scale offshore oil exploration plans
U.S. sees high oil price cutting into global demand-UPDATE 2
UPDATE 1-Japan crude stocks rise 6.9 pct last week on tepid demand
Shell Expected To Refine Less Crude Oil In 2nd Quarter
US recognizes India's need for Iranian oil -official
U.S. Reduces 2011 Natural Gas Output Forecast by 0.1%
Japan Quake May Mean Extra 12 Million Tons of LNG, Arctic Says
World's Largest Natural Gas Co, Gazprom, Sees Demand Spike
Coal Price to Rise as Japan Rebuilds, Standard Chartered Says
India's Coal Imports From South Africa Fall; China Buys More
Newcastle coal ship queue shrinks last week
Japanese firms ask Turkey for time on nuclear plant
Japan Backs China's Proposal For Resuming North Korea Nuclear Talks
U.S. Nuclear Output Increases on Gains From Florida to Arizona
US retail gasoline demand down 0.5 pct-MasterCard