AGP Executive Report
Last update: 29 minutes agoColombia Earthquake Response: A magnitude 7.4 quake hit western Colombia on Aug. 10, killing at least 132 people and injuring 570+ as rescue teams work amid collapsed homes, damaged hospitals, and road disruptions; President Abelardo de la Espriella declared a national disaster. Geology Explained: Experts say the Colombia quake is a deeper subduction event, unlike Venezuela’s June shocks, which were shallower strike-slip faults—so similar magnitudes don’t mean the same damage pattern. Energy Deal in the Caribbean: BP agreed to sell a 20% stake in the Trinidad side of the Cocuina-Manakin cross-border gas field to Trinidad’s NGC, with gas marketing tied to Atlantic LNG and development expected by end-2026. Oil Markets: Oil prices rose as US-Iran talks hit an impasse over reopening the Strait of Hormuz, pushing Brent and US crude to multi-day highs. Lithium Push in Latin America: Lithium Argentina reported strong Q2 results and outlined a modular Stage 2 growth approach, while Coal India weighs Chile lithium assets via Wealth Minerals. Renewables Snapshot: IRENA reported global renewable capacity reached 5,155 GW at end-2025, with solar and wind driving most additions. EV Supply Chain Angle: China’s passenger vehicle exports kept climbing in H1 2026, with Brazil among the top destinations and NEVs led by Brazil plus Europe/Asia-Pacific growth.
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