AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMiddle East Oil Shock: US Energy Secretary Chris Wright says over 15 million barrels of oil and products moved through the Strait of Hormuz with US Navy help, with a 7-day average above 8 million bpd as Washington tightens pressure on Iran—yet flows still lag 2025 levels. Fuel Price Pressure: Croatia faces another potential jump in pump prices as Iran-war fallout keeps refining tight; Reuters also warns petrol and diesel could stay elevated for years. Electricity Debt Relief (Africa): Johannesburg’s City Power has fully settled Eskom’s R5.25bn+ debt, ending a threat to supply and withdrawing a legal process. Renewables in Europe: The Vatican is reportedly planning a ~€100m agrivoltaic solar project (80–90 MW) that could power the Holy See within two years. Nuclear & Skills: A $40m Eastern Idaho tech hub aims to build the nuclear workforce for SMR development. Nuclear Fuel Race: A US watchdog says China (and Russia) can produce HALEU at scale, highlighting a US supply vulnerability for advanced reactors. Asia Power Moves: India and Mauritius signed oil and gas cooperation plus a five-year IOCL supply pact to cover Mauritius’ full petrol, diesel and ATF imports. Local Grid Strain: Cebu’s prolonged power crisis is driving remote workers to pay for backup power and coworking access.
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