AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoUK Energy Costs & Policy: Ofgem’s 4% energy price cap rise kicks in, pushing typical bills to about £1,723 a year, while a temporary VAT cut on electricity (to zero) runs until March 31—though ministers still won’t say what it costs the Treasury. Grid & Renewables Buildout (India): India’s Cabinet approved Green Energy Corridor Phase-III (₹1.86 lakh crore) to evacuate up to 135 GW of renewables by FY32-33, pairing intra-state transmission upgrades with 50 GWh of battery storage. Energy Security Shock: S&P Global warns the Strait of Hormuz disruption is the biggest supply hit since WWII, cutting crude and LNG shipments to Asia—leaving India especially exposed. Storage & Data Centers: Industry coverage highlights how AI is changing energy storage needs, with batteries moving closer to compute as power demand swings faster and more often. Wind Project Update (Australia): Origin Energy drops its Skye Ridge wind plan in NSW due to higher build costs, shifting focus to its Northern Tablelands project. Geopolitics & Fossil Fuel Loopholes (UK-Russia): New UK sanctions target Russia’s war funding and shadow fleet, but LNG licenses for Japan and South Korea continue. US-South Korea Energy Push: Trump announced $200B in South Korea-backed US energy investments, including Alaska LNG and a Texas gas plant tied to data centers.
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