AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoUS-Iran Tensions: The US carried out fresh strikes on Iranian rocket launchers on Lark Island near the Strait of Hormuz, as mine-clearing efforts continue and shipping risk stays front and center. Venezuela-US Oil Deal: Acting President Delcy Rodríguez defended a long-term US oil pact, saying Venezuela will receive about $19 per barrel and that the arrangement could total $209bn in taxes over 25 years—while critics warn it undermines sovereignty. Global Energy Markets: The deal and the Hormuz flare-up are both feeding uncertainty into oil flows and prices, with analysts flagging wider economic knock-ons. Coal Transition Watch: The Philippines’ DOE is pushing a first coal blending terminal concept, and Meralco PowerGen says it’s interested in exploring the framework; meanwhile the Philippines also weighs a coal transition policy to address aging plants. Clean Power Buildout: Victoria opened Australia’s first offshore wind auction for 2GW, aiming to replace retiring coal with contracted offshore supply. AI & Power Politics: X says it found a suspected Chinese bot farm targeting debate over AI data centers, amplifying claims about grid strain and higher household bills.
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