AGP Executive Report
Last update: 39 minutes agoNuclear Power Under Heat Stress: Hungary’s Paks plant is set to fully shut down for the first time in 44 years as Danube water levels plunge, triggering a “critical” week and possible mandatory electricity curbs for large users. Grid Reliability & Blackouts: Cuba’s western grid has returned after a major failure, but forecasts warn of a steep nighttime power deficit that could mean widespread blackouts. Oil Markets & Shipping Risk: OPEC+ approved a September oil output increase of about 188,000 bpd while warning that attacks on energy infrastructure and shipping routes are still destabilizing supply. Renewables Momentum: India’s renewables hit record output in July, pushing coal’s share to a one-year low even as coal generation rose. Solar Expansion: China is on track for solar to overtake coal in installed capacity before year-end, signaling a major shift toward cleaner power. Energy Policy & Data: India’s energy data systems face calls for a full overhaul to improve real-time tracking for climate and energy security decisions. Regional Energy Deals: Bangladesh is reviving plans to import gas from Myanmar via pipeline (and possibly LNG) to bolster energy security. Utility Relief: The Philippines’ Meralco says it will refund ₱9.5 billion to customers after an ERC order.
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