AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEV Charging Expansion: GAC Energy and Shell Hong Kong signed a strategic partnership to grow electric vehicle charging and energy services in Hong Kong, aiming to support the city’s plan for 3,000 more fast-charging points by 2030. Nuclear Fuel & Sanctions: UK PM Keir Starmer pledged at the G7 a new nuclear fuel package for Ukraine and fresh sanctions on Russia, with UK Export Finance backing Urenco to supply enriched uranium to Energoatom. Oil Market Watch: Brent slid toward $80 a barrel as markets priced in easing Iran tensions and potential Strait of Hormuz reopening, but analysts warn gas prices may stay elevated for weeks. UK Manufacturing Pressure: Make UK and the TUC say high industrial electricity costs are pushing firms to delay investment or move production abroad, raising deindustrialisation fears. Renewables Momentum: Spain’s renewables boom is cutting the gas-driven impact on power prices, while New Zealand hit a major rooftop solar milestone with a 5.3 MW system. Grid Storage Push: Australia’s Western Power is rolling out 18 community batteries (6.6 MW) to soak up rooftop solar and cover evening peaks. Battery & Clean Tech Growth: Eve Energy shares jumped after profit guidance surged, and China launched a three-year energy-saving retrofit push for nine heavy industries.
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