AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoOil Market Shock: The IEA says global oil demand will fall for the first time since 2020, with the drop tied to sharply reduced Strait of Hormuz traffic amid renewed US-Iran tensions. Price Watch: Gasoline prices in the US ticked up again as ceasefire uncertainty lingers, while oil prices yo-yoed on supply-risk headlines. Grid & Reliability: China reported a record peak electricity load as industrial demand, EVs and data services push consumption higher. Energy Transition Finance: The World Bank approved an $890m package to expand India’s rooftop solar, aiming to cut household costs and create jobs. Renewables Regulation: Namibia won continental recognition for its net metering and distributed generation rules, while Togo expects electricity demand to rise 32% by 2030. Regional Power Trade: The EU launched a €5m South Asia connectivity project to boost cross-border electricity trade and renewable integration. Infrastructure Upgrade: SSEN Distribution selected four firms for a £300m north Scotland network upgrade to handle higher demand and harsher storms. Safety & Incidents: Flooding disrupted gas supply in Pakistan’s regions, and Malaysia’s energy ministry will review objections to a Kuala Muda solar project.
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