AGP Executive Report
Last update: 26 minutes agoGrid Reliability Shock in the Philippines: Energy Secretary Sharon Garin ordered a full probe after May 13 trippings of two 500-kV lines cut 2,462.1 MW of natural gas capacity and worsened outages across Luzon while limiting power transfers to the already-stressed Visayas grid. Business Contract Relief (UK): A new partnership between Greenfields Energy Group and the Black Country Chamber offers members free reviews of electricity, gas, and water contracts to cut costs and improve supply security. Battery Storage Backlash (US): Staten Island’s proposed 650 MW battery storage plan near homes has been updated amid resident fire-risk concerns, reigniting the siting fight. Oil Prices Jump (Global): Brent and WTI rose sharply as Middle East supply fears persist and Hormuz remains effectively closed. Energy Diplomacy (Bangladesh-Angola): Bangladesh is pushing a long-term G2G energy MoU with Angola to diversify crude and gas imports. LNG Buildout (US): Commonwealth LNG broke ground on a $13B export facility in Cameron Parish, with the US energy secretary praising LNG’s role in energy security.
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