AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoU.S. Inflation Watch: Energy prices drove May CPI to 4.2%—the highest since April 2023—highlighting how Middle East-linked oil disruptions still feed household costs. UK Energy Security & Sanctions: Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to unveil fresh Russia “shadow fleet” sanctions and a £210m enriched-uranium deal for Ukraine at the G7. Grid & Storage Buildout: European Energy started operations on a 25MW/65MWh battery paired with a Lithuanian solar park, while Energy Dome and SRP plan a 19MW, 10-hour CO2 battery in Arizona for long-duration reliability. EV Charging Push: GAC Energy and Shell Hong Kong teamed up to expand fast-charging infrastructure in Hong Kong. Nuclear Cooperation: Russia and Laos signed a peaceful nuclear-energy agreement that could lead to a Russian-designed plant in Laos. Policy & Permitting: A bipartisan U.S. Senate duo introduced the FREEDOM Act to limit presidential stop-work tactics on already-permitted energy projects. Cooling Efficiency: Analysis says upgrading India’s air conditioners to “five-star” could cut emissions and save households about ₹69bn a year. LNG Supply Moves: Bangladesh is buying three more spot LNG cargoes for mid-July delivery as Hormuz uncertainty lingers.
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