AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoMiddle East Energy Shock: Fresh U.S. strikes on Iran near Bandar Abbas and drone interceptions have pushed Brent up about 4% to near $98 and WTI above $92, while Asian stocks slid on renewed ceasefire jitters and Strait of Hormuz disruption fears. Sanctions Evasion Watch: A Wall Street Journal report says Iran keeps selling oil via ship-to-ship transfers using a “shadow fleet,” with China allegedly helping refineries avoid extra U.S. sanctions. Ukraine–Russia Energy Targets: Ukraine again hit Russia’s Tuapse oil refinery, with fires reported, as both sides intensify long-range attacks on energy infrastructure. Shipping in the Crosshairs: Drone attacks near Türkiye’s Black Sea coast targeted three tankers in ballast, with crews reported safe. Nuclear Expansion: Russia and Kazakhstan agreed to start building the first nuclear power plant on Kazakh territory, boosting regional energy cooperation. Power Sector Moves: South Africa’s Eskom began a R1.2bn, 75MW solar plant at Lethabo; India’s Coal India says it has a 168m-ton buffer for thermal plants. Oil & Gas Policy: Nebraska approved a natural gas utility merger (Black Hills–NorthWestern), adding customer protections. Regional Support: Saudi Arabia pledged $150m in Yemen oil-derivatives to keep diesel/mazut power generation running.
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