RWE can expect 2 billion euros in lignite compensation - sources
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BERLIN (Reuters) - German utility RWE can expect around 2 billion euros (1.70 billion pounds) in compensation over government orders to turn off lignite power stations with a capacity of 2.5 gigawatts by the end of 2022, government and industry sources said on Friday.RWE declined to comment.German daily Rheinische Post had earlier reported the possible compensation payment, sending RWE shares to their highest level in more than five years.