AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoGrid Pressure: AI and data centres are intensifying the race to expand power supply and modernise grids. Hitachi Energy’s CEO warns that some planned data centres are reaching 2 gigawatts, while Malaysia’s TNB says new generation and grid investment are needed to meet rising demand. Energy Security: Rystad Energy projects reliance on imported energy will peak by 2034 as fuel disruptions accelerate electrification, but warns prolonged constraints on Strait of Hormuz flows could ripple into food, logistics and manufacturing. Investment Drive: Ivory Coast is seeking more than $10 billion for energy projects by 2030, while OPEC estimates Africa needs $125 billion in refining investment by 2050. In Western Australia, a $455 million transmission contract is designed to unlock 2.3 gigawatts of renewable capacity. Household Costs: Higher fuel prices pushed US inflation to 3.7% year-on-year in September, adding pressure on households and the Federal Reserve.
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