AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoOil Shock: Brent crude climbed to $110 a barrel as Strait of Hormuz attacks and shipping risks stoked fears of tighter global supplies, raising pressure on fuel-importing economies across Asia. China’s Solar Supply Chain: Beijing proposed export controls on 12 solar-manufacturing technologies, a move that could reshape global clean-energy supply chains and complicate expansion plans abroad. Australia’s Gas Policy: Canberra’s plan to reserve up to 20% of LNG exports for domestic users from 2028 is drawing concern from major Asian buyers, including Japan and South Korea, over the terms for expiring contracts. India and Russian Oil: Washington’s temporary waiver of threatened penalties on Russian-energy buyers gives Indian refiners breathing room, but analysts warn the reprieve leaves uncertainty over future US pressure; India’s Russian crude imports fell 13% in September amid higher prices. Investment and Demand: Engie plans to invest €3 billion in India by 2030 to expand renewables and storage, while ASEAN energy demand is projected to reach four times current levels by 2060.
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