AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoWar and Energy Security: Ukraine says Russia struck its energy, oil and gas infrastructure 76 times in the past week, despite a proposed energy truce. Kyiv’s drone attack on St. Petersburg set oil facilities ablaze, killed one person and left about 20,000 people without power. Oil Markets: Brent crude topped $110 a barrel as disruption fears around the Strait of Hormuz tightened supply concerns; Russia’s deputy prime minister warned a prolonged crisis could push prices higher. Sanctions and Trade: The US temporarily waived penalties on buyers of Russian oil, easing pressure on India while leaving uncertainty over future restrictions. Clean Energy Investment: Thailand is pursuing a $200 million World Bank loan for solar installations and energy-efficiency upgrades in public buildings and industrial areas. Renewables in Nigeria: A long-delayed wind farm in Katsina highlights the hurdles facing the country’s efforts to turn renewable-energy plans into operating power projects.
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