AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoFuel security & prices: France’s petrol/diesel shortages are spreading anxiety, with about 1,500 stations reporting supply problems (around 15% of sites), but Spain’s fuel industry says a French-style crisis is unlikely thanks to strong refining capacity and sector-wide support. US diesel export threat: Germany and the UK say supplies remain diverse, yet lawmakers warn that any US diesel curbs could hit European forecourts and prices hard. Middle East energy shock: European gas prices ticked up as US-Iran tensions revived supply-risk premiums, while EU leaders urged Iran to restore Hormuz navigation and halt attacks on neighbors. Grid & storage buildout: Strabag has started work on Germany’s 900MW Waltrop Battery Park, while Bulgaria’s battery boom is helping offset drought-hit generation. Nuclear momentum: Poland’s first nuclear plant EPC deal moves forward as Bechtel-Westinghouse signs main commercial terms, and Italy clears the legal path for a nuclear comeback. Industry & investment: Schneider Electric agreed to buy Bulgaria’s Shelly Group for €1.2bn, and ABP will invest €1bn in European tech, including energy-related themes. Markets: Eurozone activity surprised to the upside despite higher energy costs, complicating ECB rate outlook.
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