AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEnergy Truce Talks: Ukraine’s Zelensky says Kyiv is ready to halt attacks on Russian energy facilities if Moscow agrees to stop targeting Ukraine’s energy system, as US-led diplomacy ramps up ahead of winter. Data Centers & Power: The EU is moving toward a common data-centre energy and water rating scheme, while ABB launched a DC power portfolio for AI data centers aimed at boosting efficiency and freeing capacity for IT loads. Heat Network Push: The UK government backs a major heat network rollout, including a Thames-linked project targeting clean heat for hundreds of thousands of homes, with similar schemes expanding beyond London. Fuel Price Pressure: Diesel and gasoline prices remain volatile, with reports of record-high fuel costs tied to global uncertainty and refinery disruptions. Grid & Storage Momentum: South Korea’s new rules are driving solar-plus-storage demand, and regulators are weighing new approaches to battery storage queue issues. Offshore & Risk: IUMI says offshore energy insurance profitability pressures persist despite steady premium totals. Renewables Jobs & Finance: The British Business Bank launched a new East of England investment fund to support clean-energy and tech firms, while Nigeria unveiled a renewable energy fund.
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