Interesting Energy Stories in the News Aug 18

Saudi pumped 9.81 mln bpd of oil in June: Joint Data Initiative
U.S. Oil Rig Count Passes 1,000 – Analysis
UPDATE 1-Japan July crude oil import volumes drop 11.2 pct
Global LNG market tightening as new supply lags rising demand: analysts
Russian natural gas deal edges toward conclusion
U.K.-listed miners OK $1.3B Colombia coal plan
Clean coal group spent $820,000 on 2Q lobbying
Fuel for Tehran reactor to be prepared by mid March
Vietnam to study seismic risk at nuclear plant site
Wind energy accounted for the greatest portion of added renewable energy capacity
Solar Power Installations to Grow 15.5%
Saudi Gasoline, Jet-Fuel Imports Rise to Nine-Month High in June