Interesting Energy Stories in the News Aug 08

Iraq oil exports hit 16-month low despite higher production
U.S. Daily Oil Output Increased 2 Million Barrels In 2 Years, Look For 2.5% Real GDP Growth in Q2
Brazil's Petrobras says makes new oil find in Santos Basin
US OKs third LNG export proposal
Is Shell Banking Too Much on Natural Gas?
China's coal growth has peaked as emissions goals kick in
FACTBOX-U.S. coal-fired power plants scheduled to shut
Japan says battle to stop nuclear plant leaks 'urgent'
U.K. Gives Details of Nuclear, Renewable Power Contracts
Britain opens world's second-largest offshore wind farm
Germany's biggest solar PV maker in last-ditch restructuring
E85 could help U.S. avoid so-called ethanol blend wall: ISU study