AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoOil Supply Shuffle: With the Strait of Hormuz disrupted by the Iran conflict, Indian refiners are leaning harder on Venezuela, Brazil, Angola and Nigeria to replace Middle East barrels, even as Russian volumes swing and Iraq supply stays patchy. Cuba Under Pressure: Cuba says a large rice shipment from China has arrived as the island continues to cite worsening conditions tied to the U.S. sanctions and energy squeeze. Venezuela Investment Push: Venezuela’s hydrocarbons minister tells industry in Houston the state is ready to be “flexible” for foreign oil investors, pointing to tax simplification and new rules that could give partners more operational control. Energy Transition Watch: IRENA argues the next phase of the transition must move faster on electrification and grids, warning today’s systems aren’t built for the 1.5°C path. Regional Context: The week also kept spotlight on Cuba’s broader crisis—like suspending youth baseball due to energy constraints—while the lithium “triangle” debate continues around faster brine extraction methods.
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