AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoEU Renewables Watch: Eurostat says renewables hit 26.2% of EU gross final energy use in 2025, with big gaps between Sweden (65.4%) and Belgium (14.9%). Grid & Heat Stress: A brutal heatwave across the US is set to push power demand higher while wind output may struggle, raising reliability concerns. Middle East Energy Risk: Escalating Iran-US tensions and Yemen/Houthi attacks are feeding fears of higher oil and refined-product prices, with S&P warning of a refined fuel squeeze. Sanctions & Assets: The EU added Russia’s Inter RAO to its 21st sanctions package, targeting indirect Georgian power holdings. Corporate Deals: Expro completed its $209m Enhanced Drilling acquisition to expand managed pressure drilling and riserless mud recovery capabilities. Africa Off-Grid Push: Nigeria secured $155m in clean-energy deals to scale off-grid solar and smart batteries via the Rural Electrification Agency. Local Power Reliability: Nepal’s energy minister ordered NEA inspections after frequent outages in Biratnagar and eastern districts. Clean Energy Politics: The Trump administration admitted in court filings it recommended canceling clean-energy grants based on whether states voted for Kamala Harris. Regional Gas Ambitions: Cyprus says it aims to export gas from 2028 via Egypt’s liquefaction and plans power interconnections to monetize solar. Crimea Power Disruption: Drone strikes reportedly hit Crimea’s radar and substations, knocking out power across parts of the peninsula.
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