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UPDATE 2-RWE's talks with Arab investor raise hopes of capital boost

* Shares close up 3.7 pct (Adds comments by trader, shareholder; background)

Financial, energy shares lift UK FTSE on budget boost

LONDON, March 18 (Reuters) - Britain's top share index rallied on Wednesday as oil shares and financial companies drew a boost from changes announced as part of the UK government's new budget.

UPDATE 2-Mexico finance minister sees sustained oil slump, 2016 budget hit

MEXICO CITY, March 18 (Reuters) - Mexican Finance Minister Luis Videgaray said on Wednesday he does not expect the recent plunge in oil prices to be temporary and that Mexico's public finances will face major difficulties next year as a result.

UPDATE 1-Colombia expects 2015 oil income dive; exploration slows

BOGOTA, March 18 (Reuters) - Colombia expects income from the oil sector to fall 60 percent this year because of the sharp drop in crude prices, while the industry believes an alarming slowdown in exploration jeopardizes the sector's future, officials said on Wednesday.

Islamic State militants kill 10 pro-Tripoli fighters in central Libya

* Fighting in and around Sirte has pushed residents to flee city

UPDATE 1-Gas contract secrecy row overshadows EU quest for energy union

* Companies say commercial sensitivities could still be at stake

US shale oil firms brace for more pain as crude resumes slide

HOUSTON/WILLISTON, N.D., March 18 (Reuters) - With the prospect of another plunge in crude prices looming after two months of stability, U.S. shale oil producers may face another round of spending cuts to conserve cash and survive the downturn.

UN says expects Israel to continue Middle East peace process

UNITED NATIONS, March 18 (Reuters) - The United Nations said on Wednesday it expects Israel to continue with the Middle East peace process to negotiate a Palestinian state after Israeli Prime Minster Benjamin Netanyahu was re-elected on a pledge to abandon that commitment.

UPDATE 2-Britain hands lifeline to North Sea oil industry with tax cuts

LONDON, March 18 (Reuters) - Britain announced on Wednesday a series of oil tax cuts and the creation of an investment allowance, heeding calls for help from battered North Sea oil and gas companies juggling high costs and a price slump.

Sunnova Offers Solar Ownership Program to US Residential Customers

Residential solar financing company Sunnova announced today that it is now offering what it calls an EZ Own program, which is like a cross between a solar loan and lease. Essentially, customers will be able to make monthly payments for their home solar system with no money down — all through Sunnova itself rather than a bank. Sunnova will also provide a service warranty package.

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