AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 minutes agoIran and Oil Markets: U.S. officials warned allies to prepare for possible strikes on Iran after the midterms, raising the risk of retaliation against energy infrastructure. Attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz have added to market volatility. Russian Diesel: U.S. companies are shunning Russian diesel despite a sanctions waiver, amid legal concerns over vessels and plans by New Jersey’s governor to block their arrival. Power Investment: The Energy Department closed a $5.1 billion loan for Alliant Energy gas generation and storage projects in Iowa and Wisconsin; the administration also offered Constellation a $5 billion loan to expand nuclear power for tech companies. Nuclear Comeback: Energy Secretary Chris Wright expects Michigan’s Palisades plant to restart by the end of November, after four years offline. Fuel Costs: Higher energy prices are feeding inflation and squeezing households, with Maine heating oil hitting a record high. U.S. LNG: QatarEnergy signed a 20-year deal to buy up to 3 million tonnes of U.S. LNG annually from Woodside Energy.
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