AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoFuel Security & Oil Prices: Reports say Shell is exploring a sale of its stake in Australian carbon credits developer Corporate Carbon, highlighting how majors are reshuffling portfolios amid Middle East-driven volatility. Grid & Storage: Eku Energy bought a 300MW/600MWh transmission-connected BESS project in the UK (Didcot), with grid connection targeted for 2028—another sign storage is scaling beyond Australia. Renewables & Agriculture: Australia’s National Renewables in Agriculture conference (Aug 12, Orange) will push how farmers can cut costs and emissions via solar, battery storage, electric farm vehicles and biofuels. Policy & Data Centres: New Zealand is pressing for data-centre guidelines that include commitments to add electricity supply, while Australia’s “Office of AI” tightens data-centre rules—ownership and power availability remain the sticking points. Climate Risk: The UN warns a strengthening El Niño is “adding fuel” to extreme weather, with heat, drought and heavy rainfall risks extending into 2027. Energy Markets Context: US-Iran tensions continue to whipsaw oil and fuel expectations, with major oil profits rising as shipping constraints lift prices.
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