Interesting Energy Stories in the News Feb 24

China Oil-Product Stockpiles Gain Amid Weaker Demand, NDRC Says
Nigerian oil outlook promising
Iran oil supply to Turkey may be halted by bank sanctions
CNOOC in talks to construct oil refinery in Uganda
Energy Department says oil supplies increased
Chevron Starts China Shale Gas Exploration, Builds Sichuan Plant
Mozambique Revising Petroleum Law to Include Gas, Bias Says
U.S. launching program focusing on natural gas-powered cars
Asia Coal-Australian prices inch up, China on sidelines
Coal Consumption in China rises at fastest rate since 2005
Japan to Purchase Contracted Kazakh Uranium, Kazatomprom Says
India still ready for full-scale efforts in nuclear power with Russia
Canadian nuclear research centre secures funding
US makes $3 million available for new solar energy research program
BP Plans to Withdraw From Solar-Energy Venture in Australia
China Encourages Solar Companies to Expand Amid Supply Glut
Gasoline trends: Americans using less, but spending more