AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoOil Markets: Brent futures hit $118 a barrel as attacks near the Strait of Hormuz stoked fears of renewed conflict and tighter supply. Ukraine’s Grid: Russian strikes hit a Kyiv energy facility, cutting power in parts of four districts as attacks on the country’s power system continue. Renewables Investment: Masdar and Invest New Zealand will explore up to NZ$1 billion in solar, wind and battery projects. Europe’s Energy Costs: Slovakia called for a joint EU response, warning high prices are straining households and industry ahead of winter. China’s Energy Shift: Renewable capacity reached 61% of China’s total, with solar now its largest power source; investment in grids, storage and EV charging is also rising. Industry Windfall: BP’s quarterly profit climbed to $8.46 billion, its highest in 18 years, as elevated energy prices boosted earnings. Grid Expansion: U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright urged permitting reform to speed energy projects as electricity demand grows.
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