AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoStrait of Hormuz Risk: An “unknown projectile” hit an LNG tanker off Oman near Hormuz, sparking fires and pushing European gas up as markets reprice shipping safety. Grid & Industry Demand: Malaysia’s TNB says it has powered 36 operating data centres and is preparing for a surge in peak demand driven by data centres and high-tech. Battery Buildout: Eni Storage Systems breaks ground on an LFP battery hub in Brindisi, targeting 16 GWh annual capacity by 2030 to back renewables and grid stability. Low-Carbon Materials for Grids: Hydro signs a 2026-2030 deal to supply low-carbon aluminium wire rod to Nexans, supporting Europe’s grid modernization. Clean Power Trading: Indonesia and Singapore are still negotiating pricing for green electricity exports. UAE Certificates: Ewec opens registration for its 20th Clean Energy Certificates auction, letting firms buy verified clean power attributes. Ukraine Power Disruption: Russian strikes leave parts of Ukraine without electricity and injure energy workers, with restoration underway. Fusion Funding: Proxima Fusion raises €411m to build its stellarator push toward commercial fusion in the 2030s. Local Opposition to Mining: Residents in Indonesia’s Halmahera reject nickel expansion, calling it a threat to communities amid the energy transition.
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