Interesting Energy Stories in the News May 21

PLATTS ANALYSIS: China Apr apparent oil demand rises 0.3% on year to 9.36 mil B/D
EU Unwilling to Exempt Korea from Iran Oil Ban
Shell, Eni paid $1.1bn for Nigerian oil block – US court
Kuwait says April crude output averaged 3 mln bpd
Turkey warns international companies over Cyprus gas drilling plans
Total Confirms End To North Sea Gas Leak
Qatar to benefit from global shift to natural gas: Exxon
UPDATE 1-Chinese buyers default on coal shipments -traders
Brown coal exports not yet viable: energy giant
Weak coal shipments weigh on US railroads
Bahrain, US firm ink solar power station deal
Qatar firms team up to explore photovoltaic solar energy
U.S. Gasoline Falls to Three-Month Low, Lundberg Survey Shows