AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEnergy Security & Markets: Strait of Hormuz disruption is still rippling through shipping, supply chains and bills, even as oil prices slip below $78/bbl on signs of progress after US-Iran talks. Policy & Regulation: The US CFTC is seeking public input on 24/7 energy futures trading and perpetual contracts tied to physical commodities, a potential shift toward crypto-style market structure. Grid & Infrastructure: New York’s Smart Path Connect transmission project is now complete, expected to cut costs by $438m annually and unlock 1 GW of renewable capacity. Renewables Buildout: New Zealand’s Meridian is pushing its 622MW Waiinu hybrid project through fast-track consenting, aiming to speed up grid-ready renewables. Clean Tech Products: Octopus Energy is rolling out a new home-battery range across Europe and also partnering with CATL on battery swapping for electric trucks, targeting UK hubs in 2027. Workforce & Skills: Nigeria LNG’s Train 7 graduated 70 young professionals, reinforcing capacity building for oil and gas. Solar Industry: India’s Empower India is expanding into “Digital Solar” to widen access to solar without traditional ownership barriers. Local Power Projects: Spokane approved a one-year moratorium on new large data centers, citing ratepayer and environmental concerns. Renewable Supply Chain: Sungrow wrapped up its Philippines installer skills competition, aiming to tackle installation quality and workforce gaps.
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