Interesting Energy Stories in the News Aug 17

Ecuador Seeks Crude in Amazon Rainforest as Economy Slows
Iraq oil export infrastructure works will not affect exports: ministry spokesman
South Korea's Iran oil imports up 38% in July
Natural Gas Declines on Outlook for Milder Eastern U.S. Weather
Iran ready to export gas to Ukraine, Moldova: envoy
Russia to invest in coal fired thermal power projects
US coal output up 1.5% year on year
Iran's Outgoing FM to Head Nuclear Program
Vietnam to build nuclear center in late 2015
Germany breaks monthly solar generation record in July
China and UK to dominate ten-fold growth in global offshore wind market
Ethanol Declines With Corn as Analyst Forecasts More Planting