AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMiddle East Supply Tension: Iran–US standoff keeps Strait of Hormuz in focus as Iraq says some Iraqi oil tankers are being facilitated through the waterway, while Trump again calls it “American territory” and warns Iran will “never” get nuclear weapons. EU Energy Policy: Six EU countries push for an EU-wide windfall tax on oil firms, arguing crisis profits should be returned to consumers amid rising living costs. Oil & Shipping Risks: Ukraine struck Russia’s Yeisk oil-tanking complex, sparking a fire at the port-linked infrastructure. Power Disruptions: Kashmir residents face scheduled 33 kV line shutdowns affecting Srinagar, Pulwama and Budgam on Aug. 24 and 27; Belarus reports cyclone “Priska” causing outages and water-supply disruption in Smalyavichy. Nuclear & Security: Russia’s foreign ministry warns Armenia’s energy dependence will rise if Metsamor NPP closes. Grid & Market Reform: South Africa moves to dismantle Eskom’s 103-year monopoly with a competitive electricity market and new pricing framework. Renewables & Investment: Orlen signs a three-year crude supply deal with Equinor from Johan Sverdrup; Vatican plans a €100m agrivoltaic solar project to cover Holy See electricity needs. India Power/Exam Fallout: NTA suspends an exam agency after a Jaipur power failure disrupted AIAPGET for 49 candidates, with a Sept. 1 re-test set.
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