AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEnergy Security: Ukraine has resumed strikes on Russian oil refineries after Russia continued attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure during a brief, U.S.-brokered pause. A drone strike sparked a fire at the Ryazan refinery, deepening tensions between Kyiv and Washington. Oil and Prices: Disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz and attacks on shipping kept supply fears alive, even as oil fell on reports Washington may ease sanctions on shadow-fleet tankers. Soaring fuel costs are feeding inflation, while a U.S.-Japan crude voyage is now estimated to cost $81 million, up from $9.1 million last year. Grid Pressure: AI and data centres are driving a surge in electricity demand. Hitachi Energy’s CEO warned that grid limits are already holding back new power projects, while Malaysia plans to make data-centre investors pay for transmission upgrades. Market Outlook: Rystad Energy expects global reliance on imported energy to peak by 2034 as security concerns speed electrification; GlobalData forecasts gas demand will keep rising through 2035, led in part by power generation. Renewables: Northland says all 73 turbines at Taiwan’s 1GW Hai Long offshore wind project are installed and generating power, ahead of final permits expected in 2027.
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