AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoGrid Reliability & Clean Power: A Philippine bishop called Visayas brownouts a “systemic warning,” urging grid modernization and renewables instead of new coal or LNG. Renewables Surge in MENA: BloombergNEF says MENA added a record ~16 GW of solar and wind in 2025, with 2026 additions forecast to jump 37% and storage ramping too. Home Energy Tech: New Zealand’s Aotea Energy is rolling out a home battery that buys power at wholesale spot prices, aiming to cut bills for households. UK Solar Boom: Octopus reports nearly £100m paid to UK households for exported solar, with heatwave-driven solar demand and battery installs soaring. Welsh Public Energy Company: Wales opened consultation on a single public energy company to boost local ownership and benefits from clean power. LNG Deal Watch: Santos is buying an extra 3.3% in Papua LNG for $262m, lifting its stake to 21% ahead of a potential final investment decision. Energy Security & Geopolitics: Iran warns of a new Persian Gulf exclusion zone as Hormuz risks push oil higher. Data Centers & Power Demand: Reuters highlights Argentina’s Patagonia as a growing target for mega data centers, drawn by cold climate and energy options.
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