AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoUkraine-Russia Energy War: Ukraine says it hit Russia’s Belgorod thermal power plant, triggering a fire and partial blackout, while also striking Baltic oil infrastructure near St. Petersburg and Kronstadt—moves Zelenskyy frames as disrupting Russian war revenues. Oil Refining Pressure: Kyiv claims its campaign has knocked out 42.74% of Russia’s refining capacity, with refineries and storage tanks repeatedly damaged and repair timelines delayed. Russia Drone Attacks: Russia reports large-scale drone activity and air-defense interceptions over the St. Petersburg/Leningrad region, alongside reported fires at major oil terminals. UK Renewables Bottlenecks: A visual explainer looks at what’s slowing Britain’s green power buildout despite faster approvals. India Clean Power Push: JSW starts a 2 MTPA steel plant in Andhra Pradesh tied to a 3,850 MW solar-wind captive project, while NHPC’s UP solar auction clears at INR 2.73/kWh. Grid & Storage Politics (US): Snoqualmie, Washington moves toward a moratorium as residents protest a proposed large battery site. Energy Security & Trade: Gulf oil exports jump in June as Strait of Hormuz flows recover, though still below pre-war levels; Iran warns tankers to follow its routes. Local Energy Incidents: Michigan storm outages leave thousands without power, and Tamil Nadu begins ammonia gas extraction after a deadly leak at a seafood export plant.
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