AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoASEAN-Russia Summit: Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. used the Kazan meeting to push deeper ASEAN-Russia cooperation on maritime security, counterterrorism, and—crucially—food and energy security, as leaders also discussed trade and energy collaboration. India Energy Security: S&P Global Energy says India is managing shocks by diversifying crude routes, leaning on domestic coal, and building buffers—while warning that longer disruptions could still stress supply, especially for LPG. Critical Minerals & Batteries: N.A.N. GreenMet and Silox GreenMet plan a major Li-ion battery recycling and critical minerals recovery JV in Andhra Pradesh, targeting large shredding and hydromet capacity to cut import dependence. AI + Power Demand: US regulators backed faster grid connections for AI data centers, a move that could reshape power planning and raise new pressure on clean-energy advocates. Oil Market Shock After Hormuz: India’s refiners are preparing to scale back spot buying if Strait of Hormuz reopens, while IOC issued tenders to charter tankers for LPG and oil lifts from Gulf ports. EV/Tech Push: Modi told VivaTech that AI should be “all inclusive,” while China’s Hongqi launched in Thailand to expand premium EV offerings.
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