AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoUkraine-Russia Energy Strikes: Ukraine’s HUR says it hit Russia’s Syzran oil refinery near Samara, sparking major fires and thick smoke, while additional strikes targeted oil tankers and ferries in the Sea of Azov—raising fears of fuel disruption. Oil Market Outlook: The IEA expects global oil demand to fall in 2026 for the first time since 2020, citing higher prices and Persian Gulf shipping disruptions tied to the US-Iran conflict. US Consumer Reality Check: Even as gas prices ease, US drivers keep buying more gasoline; analysts link demand resilience to income dynamics and commuting patterns. Venezuela Privatization Push: New rules reduce PDVSA’s control and open more room for private firms as Venezuela’s output nears 1.2 million bpd. Nigeria LNG Expansion: Oilserv has started shallow-water work on NLNG’s GTS-1 expansion to boost gas supply for Bonny Island and Train 7. Grid & Renewables Skills: Guyana’s GPL trained staff on renewable integration and battery storage via a Huawei-led technical CSR workshop. Pipeline Accountability: Keystone Pipeline owners agreed to pay Kansas over $26.8m in penalties plus remediation work after a 2022 inland spill. Waste-to-Energy in Bangladesh: Dhaka’s PM backed two projects—Aminbazar and Matuail—aimed at turning city waste into power and other outputs.
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