AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoRed Sea Oil Shock: Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline shutdown is set to be a “brief” restart measured in days, not weeks, but analysts warn the damage and Houthi pressure keep supply risk elevated as oil prices jump and Europe faces cancelled Saudi cargoes. LNG & Gas Markets: At Gastech Bangkok, GAIL flagged that Asia’s spot LNG prices have surged toward ~$30/MMBtu, with demand in China, India and Pakistan expected to rebound once Middle East supply snarls ease. India Crude Cost Pressure: India’s crude basket hit $128.70/bbl amid West Asia tensions, raising import-bill concerns for a country that buys most of its oil. Power & Infrastructure: US data centers are projected to consume 18 Bcf/d of natural gas by 2035, reshaping gas demand and grid planning. Policy & Trade: Iraq’s PM said Baghdad is pushing to diversify oil exports toward Europe, while the US Treasury plans talks with China on Iran sanctions ahead of Xi-Trump meetings. Renewables & Grid: JFE Engineering and startups are moving into the Philippines’ renewables market, partnering locally on solar and power retail.
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