AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoFuel Security Push: Australia is studying a new large-scale oil refinery in Western Australia, with a $4m pre-feasibility study as the government tries to buffer fuel supply shocks and extend fuel stockpile coverage amid Middle East instability. Grid & Storage Buildout: Battery developer 1414 Degrees has secured a 1GW data centre deal in South Australia, underlining how fast-growing data demand is pulling forward grid-scale storage and power planning. Gas & LNG Reliability: A fire at an Excelerate Energy-operated FSRU in Bangladesh cut gas supply to the national grid, a reminder that LNG infrastructure outages can quickly ripple into regional energy security. Energy Debate & Costs: A fresh argument against Australia’s GenCost-style modelling says renewables are being favoured by assumptions that overstate renewable performance and understate fossil costs, keeping the “cheapest system” fight front and centre. Renewables for Industry: A new solar pioneer push argues the world already has the technology for 100% clean energy, shifting the focus from invention to execution. Climate Extremes: UN warnings say strengthening El Niño is set to bring more extreme heat and weather impacts into 2027, adding pressure to Australia’s resilience planning.
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