Interesting Energy Stories in the News Aug 12

Oil above $106 after China shows recovery signs
PetroChina to join giant Iraqi oilfield
Exclusive: Mexico energy reform won't offer private oil concessions - ruling party leader
Fire crews extinguish blaze at Venezuela oil refinery
Reliance-BP joint venture to source LNG from Freeport Terminal in US
Shell touts gas partners in B.C. terminal plan
Mozambique and Botswana ministers discuss coal exports
Nigeria FG to generate 30% electricity from coal
Iran to Ink New Nuclear Power Plant Deal With Russia
Uranium industry in crisis of confidence
Dusting off the problems of harnessing solar energy in UAE
New German wind farm faces delay over ammunition find
U.S. Average Gasoline Prices Fell 7.61 Cents in Last Two Weeks