AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoUS-Brazil Trade Shock: The U.S. will impose a 25% tariff on most Brazilian imports starting July 22 under a Section 301 probe, while carving out exemptions for items like coffee, beef, oranges/juice, some oil-and-gas energy products, and aerospace parts—raising new uncertainty for Brazil ahead of October elections. Distributed Solar in Brazil: Brazil’s solar micro- and mini-generation fleet hit an average 72% performance ratio, with forecasting and oversizing adjustments highlighted by the ONS to better manage distributed output. Panama Grid Planning: Panama announced two 2027 power tenders with meaningful battery energy storage participation, aiming to match demand growth and the future generation mix. Cuba Energy Strain: Cuba reported another major blackout, deepening the island’s energy crisis amid ongoing fuel constraints. Venezuela Earthquake Fallout: Venezuela’s quake response continues to draw scrutiny as humanitarian needs and economic recovery pressures mount. Energy-Adjacent Spotlight: Shell is moving ahead with plans tied to offshore gas activity in Venezuela, while regional LNG and storage developments keep expanding the investment pipeline.
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