AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEnergy Security & Grid Hardening: UK campaigners warn hostile drones could trigger mass blackouts, arguing National Grid’s £30bn upgrade plan is moving too fast on cost and speed while underinvesting in physical protection. Middle East Supply Risk: Oil markets show a “two-speed” reality as Hormuz remains effectively closed even as prices price in ceasefire hopes; Iran also threatens another chokepoint, keeping global shipping and inflation nerves high. Fuel Prices & Inflation: India expects CPI to rise to 4.8% in FY27 with crude averaging $90/bbl, while Pakistan’s May inflation jumps to 11.7% on higher oil costs. Power Market Policy: Pakistan orders markets to shut by 8pm in an austerity push; Bangladesh-style power-saving rules also return in parts of Asia. Renewables & Storage: France launches tenders for 10 offshore windfarms aiming at 15GW by 2035; India’s renewable push faces a battery bottleneck, with storage deployment constrained by tariff and procurement realities. Nuclear Developments: Finland’s Onkalo spent-fuel repository is nearly ready for approval; Saskatchewan begins evaluating large reactor options alongside its SMR work. Local Projects: SP Energy Networks funds an £800k Wrexham underground cabling upgrade; Zimbabwe reports lower electricity import bills as new generation and solar projects come online.
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