AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoOffshore wind fallout (US-Germany): RWE has struck a $1.22bn deal with the Trump administration to cancel US offshore wind leases, saying there’s “no path forward” for permits, and plans to reinvest in gas and LNG. Heat-and-drought pressure on power (Europe): The Danube’s extreme low water level nearly forced Hungary’s Paks nuclear plant offline, while Romania rerouted cooling water and other countries faced cascading energy and transport strain. Critical minerals push (US policy): Trump announced about $3bn for critical minerals and battery projects, including loans tied to lithium-ion supply chains, scandium mining and magnet production—aimed at defence and industrial security. Grid resilience (Germany): Germany is also moving to upgrade its electrical grid with €1.58bn for energy-transition challenges. Solar momentum (Germany): Germany hit a new monthly record for solar feed-in, topping 12 TWh in July. Clean electrification demand (global): A new survey finds business leaders increasingly back a faster shift to renewables-based electrification for energy security.
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