AGP Executive Report
Last update: 38 minutes agoGrid Build-Out Watch: India added 113,013 MVA of AC transformation capacity in FY26, hitting 90% of the CEA target, but the gap is widening as transmission plans ramp up for the 2022-23 to 2031-32 buildout. Energy Access & Transition: The UN’s Energy Compacts report says 308 million people gained electricity access over five years, yet 655 million still lack power and progress on clean cooking and efficiency is slowing. US–China Leverage on Energy: As Trump and Xi meet in Washington, rare earths and Iran-linked oil purchases sit in the spotlight, with US lawmakers pressing China to be held accountable for support to Iran. India–US Sanctions Risk: Jaishankar warned the US about the Lindsey Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act, which could enable tariffs up to 100% on major Russian oil and gas importers—an issue for India’s energy security. Regional Energy Diplomacy: Sri Lanka and the UAE discussed advancing Trincomalee as a regional energy hub. Solar Supply Relief for Cuba: China delivered 5,000 solar systems to Cuba to support remote homes and public facilities amid repeated grid failures. US Solar Trade Pressure: The US finalized antidumping/countervailing duties on crystalline silicon solar cells from India, Indonesia and Laos, with India’s combined rate at 249.13%. Deep-Sea Mining Split: At the UN, American Samoa opposed commercial seabed extraction while Nauru called for international rules to be completed.
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