AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoModi’s Energy Push: Indian PM Narendra Modi has kicked off a five-nation swing—UAE, Netherlands, Sweden, Norway and Italy—aimed at locking in energy security, including LPG and strategic petroleum reserve MoUs, while deepening trade and tech ties as Iran-war shipping disruptions keep fuel markets jumpy. EU Gas Reality Check: New data shows EU Russian LNG imports hit a first-quarter record high since 2022, underscoring how quickly “diversification” is being tested by Middle East supply shocks. Hydrogen Race in Germany: Provaris Energy says Germany’s RED III implementation could rapidly boost demand for imported green hydrogen for transport, with penalties and targets making imports commercially viable. ETS Rules Update: The European Commission is moving to refresh EU carbon benchmarks for 2026–2030, shaping future free allowance levels for industry. Industry Pressure: Germany’s auto lobby warns 225,000 jobs could be lost by 2035 as competitiveness and the EV shift bite.
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