Interesting Energy Stories in the News Feb 15

Cuba ready to start commercial oil drilling
Showa Shell Sekiyu to decide on Iranian oil after Japan-U.S. talks
Beyond Burgan: Kuwait's new oil boom
Uruguay in landmark oil exploration deal with US firm
Iraq aims to more than double northern oil output
Bill calls for halt to U.S. gas exports
Gazprom Sees No Drop In European Natural Gas Demand -Report
Eni Reports Second 'Giant' Natural-Gas Find Off Mozambique
Steam coal prices remain stable despite many cargo offers
Indonesia open to idea of coal-fired power plants on Batam for electricity sale to Singapore
Japan to seek nuclear cooperation accord with Belarus
Germany powers France in cold despite nuclear shutdown
Russia upset over delay in Koodankulam nuclear power project
Australian Solar Industry Research Develops Most Efficient Thin-Film Solar Cells
EU photovoltaic solar energy installations to reach 84.4 GW by 2020
Europe Power-German prices bounce on less wind output
U.S. Gasoline Demand Drops to Record Low, MasterCard Says
Brazilian demand gives U.S. ethanol producers a big boost