AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoOil & Gas Markets: Brent pushed back toward $97 a barrel as the US and Iran traded strikes on tankers and Tehran warned of a “restricted” maritime zone near the Strait of Hormuz, keeping supply fears front and center. Power Reliability: Punjab’s coal shortage is triggering a major power availability gap, hitting industry hardest and forcing unscheduled cuts. Grid & Storage: Malaysia moved ahead with a 100 MW/400 MWh utility battery project after financial close, targeting mid-2027 commissioning. Nuclear Build-Out: China began construction on Unit 2 of the Zhaoyuan Hualong One project, while North Korea commissioned a second 5,000-ton destroyer and vowed to expand its navy into a nuclear-armed force. Energy Costs & Policy: Greece’s plan to cut power costs by 30% faces pressure from higher gas and oil prices; in the UK, Ofgem’s price cap rise is set to lift typical bills again, while DWP’s Warm Home Discount will deliver £150 to eligible households. Africa Upstream: Nigeria’s WAEP says it aims for first sustained oil production within two years and will develop gas alongside.
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