AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoOil Market Shock: Trump’s latest warning and renewed Strait of Hormuz jitters sent Brent up more than 2% and pushed crude back above $82, as traders weigh the risk of talks unraveling. US-Iran Diplomacy: The US says Iran can resume selling oil under an emerging framework, while VP JD Vance frames negotiations as a chance to “turn over a new leaf,” with Hormuz access a key sticking point. Grid & Transmission Policy: The Philippines’ NGCP says it will protect the national grid framework as regulators allow other firms to finance and build transmission assets, aiming to avoid delays that could hit energy security. Energy Trade Expansion: Malaysia and Bangladesh agreed to fast-track a free trade deal and expand cooperation into energy, LNG, semiconductors, AI, and advanced manufacturing. Solar Rules in India: India’s MNRE clarified that glass evacuated solar collector tubes are not covered under its 2024 solar thermal quality control order. Hydrogen/CO2 Tech Funding: Provaris Energy raised $1m to advance compressed hydrogen and liquid CO2 tank work, including fabrication and testing in Norway. Smart Power Sharing: A Deakin University study says virtual energy networks can let rooftop-solar households sell directly to neighbors at better prices than shrinking feed-in tariffs.
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