AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoSanctions Crackdown: France boarded the sanctioned Russian tanker Tagor in the Atlantic, with UK support, saying it was flying a false flag and was linked to Moscow’s “shadow fleet”; the Kremlin called it illegal. Middle East Shock to Markets: Oil jumped as US-Iran trade strikes and renewed Lebanon fighting stoked supply fears, with Brent back near $94 and gas prices also rising. EU Energy Transition Reality Check: A report argues the world is still in the fossil-fuel era, even as renewables expand fast in electricity, led by the EU and China. Gas Infrastructure Buildout: The EIA says US pipeline additions in 2026-27 total about 44.9 billion ft³/d, with most capacity coming from Texas to feed LNG and debottleneck Waha. Coal Pollution Push: US Democrats unveiled bills to curb coal mine pollution and tighten reclamation bonding for “zombie mines.” Nuclear Debate and Safety: Italy shows majority support for smaller next-gen nuclear to cut bills, while Japan began its 20th Fukushima wastewater discharge round. Local Power Costs: Ohio’s Supreme Court upheld PUCO’s decision allowing costs tied to “must-run” coal plants. Onsite Solar for Oil Ops: Sungrow commissioned a 1.4 MWp solar system at an Egypt oil facility to cut diesel use and emissions.
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