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UPDATE 1-Iraq PM visits oilfield to reassure Lukoil amid protests

BASRA, Iraq, Aug 18 (Reuters) - Iraq's Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi visited the supergiant West Qurna-2 oilfield to reassure its Russian operator Lukoil after officials warned production could be affected by protests.

Nigeria inaugurates 400-kW Tunga small hydroelectric project

Power to Sardauna, Taraba, Nigeria has increased with the Aug. 14 commissioning of the 400-kW Tunga hydroelectric project on the Donga River.  

Oil is everywhere: naphtha in the Bible, and alkylate on Amazon

Alkylate earned the nickname "mouse milk" because of its versatility. That reputation bolstered its price this summer, but it may be losing some of its shine.

Arab League vows military support for Libya, no word on air strikes

CAIRO, Aug 18 (Reuters) - The Arab League pledged military support on Tuesday to help Libya's internationally recognised government fight Islamic State, but did not publicly agree to a request for air strikes.

Merkel seeks better investment terms for German firms in Brazil

BERLIN, Aug 18 (Reuters) - Chancellor Angela Merkel will press Brazil this week to grant better investment terms to German companies that have poured over 19 billion euros ($21 billion) into the struggling economy but face rising energy costs, government officials said.

Iraq PM visits oilfield where locals harass Lukoil

BASRA, Iraq, Aug 18 (Reuters) - Iraq's Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi visited the supergiant West Qurna-2 oilfield on Tuesday after the state-run South Oil Company warned output could be affected unless protests by locals demanding jobs were defused.

UPDATE 2-Forget egos, sign peace deal: Uganda tells South Sudan leaders

* Kiir unhappy with plans for capital, talks with rival (Updates with rebels' accusations of attacks)

UPDATE 1-Clinton says Arctic drilling "not worth the risk"

Aug 18 (Reuters) - U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton on Tuesday staked out her opposition to Arctic oil exploration, a day after the Obama administration gave Royal Dutch Shell final approval to drill off Alaska.

UPDATE 2-Britain offers new shale gas sites for first time in seven years

* Licence offers follow planning rule changes made last week (Adds details, background, Cuadrilla comment)

CORRECTED-Gabon's President Bongo gives inheritance to charity

LIBREVILLE, Aug 18 (Reuters) - Gabon's President Ali Bongo has pledged to give his share of the inheritance from his father to charity and said his family was also handing over properties including a villa in the capital and two homes in Paris to the state.

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