AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoMiddle East Supply Shock: Saudi Arabia shut its East-West oil pipeline after a drone attack blamed on Iranian-backed militias in Iraq, with repairs expected to take weeks—raising fears of tighter global crude flows as Red Sea risks grow. Shipping & Oil Flows: The US says Hormuz traffic is being protected by Navy escorts and that covert shipments are rising, but analysts warn the market could still hit a “tipping point” if improvised rerouting fails. US Climate Rollback: The EPA repealed and moved to block carbon limits for coal and gas power plants, a move critics say will worsen health and climate impacts while supporters argue it cuts costs. Grid & Nuclear Moves (Canada): Saskatchewan, Alberta and the Northwest Territories signed an MOU to boost nuclear collaboration and transmission links to strengthen reliability as demand rises. Power Infrastructure (Ontario): Hydro One seeks Ontario Energy Board approval for the $1.3B North Shore Link 230-kilovolt line, targeting service in 2029. Renewables (Philippines): San Miguel Global Power set to expand a Davao Occidental solar project from 95 MW to 300 MW. Household Relief (New York): New York will mail up to $200 energy rebate checks starting Sept. 21 to 8.2 million residents. Gulf Security Planning (Kuwait): Kuwait is weighing underground pipeline options to reduce exposure to chokepoints and attacks.
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