AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoMiddle East Energy Shock: The IMF cut its 2026 global growth forecast to 3% and flagged higher inflation risk as renewed US-Iran strikes threaten Strait of Hormuz shipping, pushing oil higher and raising energy-supply fears. Indo-Pacific Energy Diplomacy: India and Australia unveiled a wide roadmap covering defence, maritime security and energy, including a joint statement on energy security and steps to enable Australian uranium exports to India. South Asia Power Push: Nepal’s energy leaders at the Power Nepal conclave urged boosting domestic electricity use despite surplus hydropower, while critics blamed Nepal Electricity Authority leadership gaps for frequent outages. Data Centers vs. Power Demand: In the US, Polk County opposition to AI data centers is uniting Republicans and Democrats over energy and water strain; in parallel, regulators’ draft work in Wisconsin points to data centers driving most of the state’s demand growth. Regional Investment Moves: Gujarat launched a 2026-29 data centre policy to attract AI infrastructure; The Gambia secured Dangote’s $2b pledge for a 250MW solar plant and fuel storage. Clean Tech on the Ground: Bali broke ground on its first waste-to-energy plant, aiming to cut landfill waste and generate power for tens of thousands of households.
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