AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMiddle East Oil & Markets: Oil prices jumped after Trump rejected Iran’s ceasefire terms and kept Strait of Hormuz reopening uncertain, lifting Brent and WTI and feeding inflation worries. Supply Resilience: Saudi Aramco resumed exports through the East-West pipeline after drone-hit repairs, with sea shipments restarting as the UAE’s Fujairah route gains importance. Regional Energy Trade: Iraq’s oil exports to Jordan have fully stopped since late 2025, tied to commercial disputes over tanker fees and a stalled new agreement. Grid & Renewables Finance: Dubai’s DEWA completed a $2.7bn refinancing for the 950MW Noor Energy 1 solar project, boosting dispatchable clean power with thermal storage. Energy Transition Policy: Malaysia urged telecom operators to cut diesel use at ~60,000 towers by shifting toward renewables under its National Energy Transition Roadmap. Power Storage Buildout: Mortlake Energy Hub’s first BESS stage advanced with major EPC contracting and a 1,449MWh battery target. Ukraine Energy Attacks: Zelensky said Ukraine struck Russian defense and oil facilities, including four oil depots in Krasnodar Krai. Consumer Energy Costs: Ofgem encouraged customers to consider fixed deals to stabilize unit prices, even as usage still drives total bills.
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