AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoFederal Permitting Shake-Up: A DOI memo could trigger fresh review delays for solar and wind on federal and private land, putting about 12 GW (federal) and 80 GW (private) at risk and threatening roughly $121B in projects, with 7 GW already canceled or stalled after earlier centralized review steps. Oil Market Mood: After Hormuz shipping reopened, analysts cut 2026 oil forecasts for the first time since the Iran war began, with Brent seen averaging $84.50 and U.S. crude $79.49—though traders still warn supply risks aren’t gone. White House Pressure on Gas Prices: Trump again urged gas retailers to cut pump prices immediately, warning of “big problems” if they don’t. Duke Energy Wind Lease Exit: The federal government will pay Duke Energy about $129M to terminate its Carolina Long Bay offshore wind lease, with Duke pledging reinvestment in new capacity and grid upgrades. Cyprus Gas Pathway: ExxonMobil says gas from two Cyprus discoveries could start flowing by 2033, likely via pipeline to Egypt for LNG export. Nuclear Boost Funding: The U.S. announced $17.5B in loans for 10 new nuclear reactors, aiming to expand domestic capacity and lower costs.
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