AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoVenezuela Gas Deal: Venezuela granted Shell a license to develop and export natural gas from the Loran field, reviving a project abandoned for 23 years and positioning Caracas to push gas exports after reforms opened the sector to foreign investment. Cuba Energy Pressure: The U.S. moved again against Cuba’s state oil company, tightening the fuel import squeeze and raising humanitarian and outage concerns as the blockade deepens. Oil Market Shockwatch: With the Strait of Hormuz disruption still shaping flows, OPEC cut demand growth forecasts and traders weighed renewed Iran risk as oil prices wobbled. Biofuels vs Food: Rising crude prices are expected to boost biofuel demand, but analysts warn it could intensify food and fertilizer pressures—especially where fertilizer routes are disrupted. Caribbean Power Upgrade: Dominica is bringing geothermal onto its national grid, entering commissioning with outages tied to integration teething issues. Climate Risk: Scientists warn a strengthening El Niño could bring costly extremes, with knock-on effects for agriculture and energy systems across regions. USMCA Uncertainty: Trump signaled the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade pact could expire in 2036 unless renewed, adding another layer of uncertainty for regional energy-linked supply chains.
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