AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoVolcanic Risk in Central America: Guatemala issued an orange “danger” alert after the Fuego volcano erupted, triggering evacuations of two nearby villages, suspending classes, and closing a road toward Antigua as ash plumes rose and lava flows intensified. Grid Stress in the Caribbean: Cuba suffered another nationwide power grid collapse, with restoration efforts repeatedly disrupted by weather and generator/transmission issues, leaving large parts of Havana and other provinces without electricity. Renewables & Storage in the Americas: Advantage Renewables agreed to acquire three early-stage transmission-level battery energy storage projects in Michigan from 5 Rivers Energy, aiming to boost grid reliability and help integrate renewables. Maritime Energy Transition: UNCTAD launched a new Spanish training course on the energy transition in ports, targeting cleaner fuels and lower-emission port operations across Central America and the Caribbean. Oil Market Pressure from the Middle East: Strait of Hormuz traffic fell to a trickle as attacks and threats kept shipowners cautious, while ExxonMobil warned that rebuilding trust will take time even if tensions ease. Latin America’s Oil Competition: Nigeria’s premium crude faces tougher pricing pressure in Europe as cheaper Brazilian and Guyanese barrels reshape buying patterns. Renewables Funding Call: IRENA opened a proposal call for renewable projects in Central America and the Caribbean, prioritizing submissions before Sept. 1.
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