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* Oil producers set to discuss output freeze in September

(Updates prices in paragraph 2)

LAUNCESTON, Australia, Aug 18 (Reuters) - Asking whether the
world's major crude oil-exporting countries can reach a deal to
limit output is probably the wrong question. Asking whether it
matters if they do is more relevant.

FRANKFURT, Aug 18 (Reuters) - European spot power prices
eased on Thursday on weaker pre-weekend demand and improved
thermal plant availability, outweighing the impact of reduced
renewables output.

BEIJING, Aug 18 (Reuters) - Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi
told China's premier on Thursday that her new government is
willing to look for a resolution that suits both countries to a
suspended Chinese-funded hydropower project in northern Myanmar,
a senior Chinese diplomat said.

* Large plant costs led developers to look at smaller
versions
* First deployment in UK possible by late 2020s
* Critics say no guarantee SMRs will be cheaper, viable
* Graphic -UK nuclear sites - http://tmsnrt.rs/2b4T144

* Turbine makers helped by expansion of renewable energy

(Adds quotes from CEO, analysts, background)

LONDON, Aug 18 (Reuters) - Copper is underperforming every
other major base metal so far this year.

LONDON, Aug 18 (Reuters) - Premier Oil has saved
about $250 million thanks to the depreciation of the British
pound following the country's vote to leave the European Union,
its chief executive said.

LONDON, Aug 18 (Reuters) - European shares rose on Thursday
to break a losing streak this week, with gains in leading
financials and industrial stocks helping to lift the market.

LONDON, Aug 18 (Reuters) - European shares rose on Thursday
to break off from a losing streak suffered at the start of the
week, with gains in leading financials and industrial stocks
helping to lift the market.

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