AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoEU Energy Procurement: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says the bloc will move toward more centralised, aggregated energy purchasing to cut soaring gas and diesel costs, while also delaying new methane limits and pushing a “strategic dialogue” on refineries. Cost-of-Living Shielding: The IMF urges governments to target temporary support to poorer households during energy and food price spikes, warning broad subsidies and caps are less efficient. Aviation Carbon Rules: IATA marks CORSIA’s 10th anniversary, calling for stronger government backing as the scheme is set to cover most international aviation emissions from 2027. Nuclear for Data Centers: Google struck a major 3.6-GW power deal with Constellation, with new nuclear upgrades supplying about a quarter of the contracted electricity. Regional Diplomacy: UN chief Guterres praises Pakistan’s mediation in the US-Iran Gulf conflict, citing the Islamabad MoU and ceasefire framework. Energy Partnerships in MENA/Caucasus: Oman and Kazakhstan signed multiple energy and investment MoUs; Armenia unveiled a regional “Crossroads of Peace” strategy including energy corridors and grid integration for its Firebird AI data center. Grid & Access Projects: ECOWAS experts in Lomé work to harmonise energy-efficiency data, while Oman-Kazakhstan and Maldives-UAE discussions focus on grid modernisation, storage, and cutting diesel dependence.
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