AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoBRICS Energy Diplomacy: BRICS leaders in New Delhi unanimously backed the 2026 New Delhi Declaration, pushing a “just, orderly, and equitable” energy transition while rejecting the EU’s carbon border tax and calling for safer trade and cross-border payments. Middle East Supply Shock: Saudi Arabia temporarily shut its East-West oil pipeline after a drone attack, cutting an alternative Red Sea export route and adding to fears for global oil and diesel prices as Strait of Hormuz and Red Sea risks persist. Winter Grid Stress: ECB hawkish signals and rising energy costs are feeding expectations of more euro-zone rate hikes, while Taiwan’s lawmakers urged early energy risk planning as shipping routes face higher disruption threats. Renewables vs Land Use: Bulgaria saw nationwide protests demanding a temporary moratorium on building solar and wind on agricultural land, arguing local pastures are being leased away without a clear national plan. Storage Push: Sri Lanka commissioned its first 10 MW battery storage system to stabilize supply, and NTPC invited global bids for a sodium-ion grid-connected pilot. Ukraine Resilience: Ukraine’s energy minister put long-term needs at about $91B, as Kyiv accelerates flexible generation and grid connections for the coming decade.
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