AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoNorth Sea Gas: The UK has approved the Jackdaw field, with production expected as soon as this month and peak output projected to lift domestic gas supply by about 6%. The government cites energy security, jobs and £2.9 billion in economic value; critics say the project is too small to cut bills, which remain tied to global prices. Energy Diplomacy: Marco Rubio’s India visit puts oil trade in focus: Washington is urging India to reduce Russian imports while courting Reliance’s Jamnagar refinery to process Venezuelan crude. Household Costs: UK winter bills face renewed pressure as wholesale electricity prices jump; a Manchester installer is promoting heat pumps, with eligible households able to claim up to £7,500 in government grants. Grid Storage: New Zealand has switched on a 100 MW/200 MWh battery at Huntly, designed to steady supply as renewables grow. Renewables: Malta’s clean-energy share rose to 18.8% of consumption in 2025, up from 17.2% a year earlier. War and Power: Russian strikes hit energy facilities in several Ukrainian regions, leaving some consumers without electricity.
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