Interesting Energy Stories in the News Dec 15

IEA economist sees risk of higher oil prices
US says South Sudan's oil sector open for business for US companies
TNK-BP invests $10bn to pump Arctic oil to Chinese markets
Cuba seeks Japan investment in oil projects
U.S. Natural Gas Stockpiles Probably Fell 2.3%, Analysts Say
UPDATE 2-S.Korea Nov LNG imports drop 34.5 pct y/y after stock build
World appetite for coal over next 5 years to grow - IEA
IAEA Commends UAE On Nuclear Safety And Radiation Protection Measures
Feds move closer to approving new nuclear reactor
US strongly believes in civil nuclear agreement with India
Solar industry reports record third-quarter growth
An ill wind blows on China's wind energy industry
Ethanol Output Falls 1.7% From Record, Energy Department Says