Interesting Energy Stories in the News Dec 18

In Iraq, Exxon oil deal foments talk of civil war
Sudanese president pledges to deepen oil cooperation with China
Norwegian oil company Statoil interested in Angola's pre-salt layer oil
Recent Rise In Shallow-Water Oil Drilling At Gulf Of Mexico Producing New Opportunities
UPDATE 2-Gazprom to cut gas price for Europe in 2013-source
Italians further review on TAP gas plan
China November Coal Imports Rise to Record as Temperatures Drop
U.S. Offshore Wind Energy Progress Expected To Be Lackluster Through 2016
IHS expects solar industry fallout to peak in 2013: Guides 10 key market issues for 2013
Saudi firm to invest $650m on sugar, ethanol in Sudan
U.S. ethanol exports down from 2011, imports continuing