AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMiddle East Energy Security: Greek-operated Patriot air defences in Saudi Arabia intercepted two Yemen-fired ballistic missiles aimed at Yanbu oil refineries, underscoring how quickly regional conflict is feeding into energy risk. Oil Market Volatility: Brent slipped back under $100 to around $96 after a spike tied to Houthi attacks on Red Sea tankers, while analysts warn the market remains jittery as supply-route threats persist. Russia Supply Disruption: Ukraine-linked drone attacks forced Russia’s Sheskharis Black Sea terminal near Novorossiysk to suspend tanker loading, disrupting about one-fifth of seaborne crude exports. Infrastructure Finance: Kuwait Petroleum Company signed a $16bn lease-and-leaseback for its crude pipeline network with Blackstone, Brookfield and KKR, aiming to raise upfront capital for long-term production plans. Grid Reliability Debate: A leaked UK report says the national grid operator is “flying blind” on forecasting under the net-zero push, raising fears of higher bills and blackout risk. Tech vs Renewables: Meta exited a renewable energy initiative as AI-driven power demand and natural-gas data centers reshape its clean-energy approach. New Energy Supply: India began drilling the first appraisal well in the Mahanadi Offshore Basin to strengthen domestic energy security.
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