AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoGrid Security: Russian strikes hit 28 critical energy facilities in Ukraine, while nearly 24,000 customers in Mykolaiv remained without power. Sri Lanka also ordered rolling one-hour cuts across four zones for three days as supply tightens. New Capacity: AEP and X-energy will assess a proposed 960-MW Indiana small modular reactor project, with Amazon backing development and planning a long-term power purchase agreement. Africa’s Power Mix: Ekurhuleni won approval to procure 2,400 MW from independent producers, including solar, gas and waste-to-power. Investment and Resilience: Qatar’s proposed Lebanon package includes two power plants and a 20-year LNG supply deal, subject to government approval and financing terms. Oman’s grid operator plans RO 376 million in battery storage investment, but regulators’ 10-year recovery period puts returns under scrutiny. Transmission: Rocky Mountain Power’s proposed 54-mile Utah line could add 1,000 MW of transfer capacity, though residents raised concerns about its route near homes. UK Grid Oversight: An independent inquiry found cultural and governance problems at grid operator NESO after whistleblowers raised concerns about blackout risks.
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