AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEnergy Policy & Grid Rules (India/Maharashtra): Maharashtra issued FAQs on how its Renewable Energy and Energy Storage Policy will work, including a transition path for projects already cleared for grid connection and a new storage rule for new renewables above 100 kW. EU Windfall Tax Push: European finance ministers discussed a bloc-wide windfall tax on energy firms as fuel prices hit fresh highs and public anger grows. Geopolitics & Energy Security (France): Macron ordered plans to shield critical infrastructure from Russian drone and cyber attacks and said France will convene a G7 energy meeting. Middle East Supply Strain: Saudi Arabia warned European refineries not to expect crude deliveries next month as Red Sea and Hormuz disruptions deepen. Nuclear Risk (Russia): A drone hit a cooling tower at Russia’s Kursk nuclear plant, with the IAEA saying operations were not affected and calling attacks unacceptable. Project Finance & Renewables (Uzbekistan): Uzbekistan launched energy and infrastructure projects in Karakalpakstan, including wind and a large electricity storage system. Corporate Moves (Accurant): Accurant completed its acquisition of 60Hertz, expanding its CMMS and asset-management reach across utility and renewable operations. Affordability Pressure (US): Duke Energy asked customers to cut usage during a Friday peak-demand window to ease grid strain.
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