AGP Executive Report
Last update: 23 minutes agoUS–Saudi Nuclear Deal: The Trump administration is set to sign a 30-year civilian nuclear pact with Saudi Arabia that could let Riyadh pursue uranium enrichment, with US firms involved and the deal expected to go to Congress—sparking fresh proliferation concerns as it reportedly lacks the IAEA’s “Additional Protocol.” Middle East Energy Security: The Strait of Hormuz crisis is worsening. Trump vowed to destroy one Iranian bridge or power plant for each ship attack, while Iran warned it will target regional infrastructure and said blackouts could hit US allies. Oil Market Pressure: Brent jumped back above $95 amid fears of disruptions through Hormuz and the Red Sea, with analysts flagging a “dual-strait” risk. Asia Energy Cooperation: Korea held talks with Canada, Australia and New Zealand on energy security, including Canadian crude and LNG imports. Grid & Power Projects: India’s solar manufacturing list expanded under ALMM-II (Avaada Electro added), while Europe’s AMPYR secured €170m debt for distributed renewables and battery storage. Local Impacts: Cyprus reported rolling blackouts as demand surged, and Bangladesh faced a gas supply hit after an FSRU glitch cut supply by ~17%.
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