AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoOil and LNG Security: Gulf attacks and shipping risks are keeping Brent above $100, while Qatar says damage to Ras Laffan and disruption in the Strait of Hormuz have curtailed exports from a country supplying about one-fifth of global LNG. Ukraine War: Zelenskyy says Kyiv has paused refinery strikes for two days, but Russia continues hitting Ukrainian energy sites, casting doubt on Trump’s proposed ceasefire and adding uncertainty to fuel markets. Power Mix: Wood Mackenzie finds four-hour batteries now cheaper than gas peaking plants in all 43 markets it assessed; solar remains the lowest-cost generation option in the Middle East and Africa. Demand and Investment: Data-center power needs are driving new gas generation, including Enerflex’s contract for more than 1 GW of behind-the-meter capacity. At the same time, Zelestra secured $350 million for a 203 MW Indiana solar project, while Sunsure signed a renewable power deal with Indian steelmaker Evonith. Grid Pressures: Nigeria says it will clear remaining generation-company debts next year, seeking to attract investment and improve electricity supply.
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