Interesting Energy Stories in the News Jan 03

Obama, Congress begin 2012 in oil pipeline dispute
Indian firms in talks to refine Venezuelan crude at home
Russian Crude Production Rose to Post-Soviet High in 2011 on New Projects
Japan's total oil sales hit 26-year low
Venezuela to pay Exxon $255m in oil dispute
Biggest Hedge Fund in Ships Sees Frozen Gas Beating Oil: Freight
Ukraine asks for USD 9 billion gas discount from Russia to form joint transit consortium
CIL may form subsidiary for buying coal assets in South Africa
Iran Makes First Nuclear Fuel Rod
Storage will make concentrated solar power reliable after sunset
LDK Solar Enters German Market, Adds Technology With Sunways Bid
US ethanol use, exports strong