AGP Executive Report
Last update: 17 minutes agoMiddle East Escalation: The U.S. carried out its first strike on Iran since late July, hitting Iranian launchers on Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz after IRGC-linked sites were seen preparing sea-mine rocket launches; Iran retaliated by firing ballistic missiles at U.S. forces in Jordan, and Trump posted an AI video claiming Kharg Island was “blown to smithereens,” though officials offered no confirmation. Oil Markets: The attacks pushed Brent up about 2.8% to around $90.6/bbl and WTI to about $85.5/bbl, with shipping through Hormuz reportedly dropping to about five visible commodity vessels a day as risk premiums rise. Venezuela Oil/SPR: Trump confirmed Venezuelan crude from a new deal will be used to “top out” the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve, while analysts warn legal and execution hurdles could complicate investment and delivery. Grid & Nuclear for Shipping: U.S. ports Long Beach and Corpus Christi are exploring small modular reactors and port microgrids to power next-gen commercial maritime operations. Battery Storage: SK On signed a 9GWh LFP cell supply deal with U.S. firm NeoVolta Power for 2027-2031, with cells produced at SK On’s Georgia plant. Korea-U.S. Energy Talks: Seoul and Washington discussed stable supply chains, power grid security, and expanding energy storage systems amid market uncertainty.
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