AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoRenewables Build-Out (Philippines): A 200-MW wind project in Northern Samar is nearing construction, with about 36% of capacity already covered by offtake deals under the Green Energy Auction Program, targeting grid integration by 2028. Power Market Policy (Philippines): A think tank says FIT-All support delivered P99.2B in power savings over two years, easing pressure in the wholesale electricity spot market and helping offset recent FIT-All rate hikes. Grid & Regulation (Iowa): The Iowa Utilities Commission ordered a permanent natural gas rate cut for Interstate Power and Light after reviewing actual costs, reducing residential rates by more than $2.5M. Data Centers & Renewables (Australia): Prime Minister Albanese backed away from a renewables-only requirement for new data centres after Queensland and the Northern Territory pushed for flexibility, while still signaling renewables will “principally” power future demand. Oil Supply Disruption (Russia): Lukoil halted operations at its NORSI refinery after a Ukrainian drone strike, following other recent refinery shutdowns. Energy Infrastructure Deals (Canada/US): Enbridge agreed to buy Salt Creek Midstream’s crude oil gathering business for US$600M, expanding its US footprint near Texas and New Mexico. UK Household Costs: Ofgem set a 4% rise to the UK energy price cap from October, lifting bills to a three-year high. Fuel Prices (US): GasBuddy reports show mixed but generally easing US pump prices in the week ending Aug. 15, with notable local lows across multiple counties.
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