AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoOil & Exports: Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline is shut after drone attacks blamed on Iranian-backed militias operating from Iraq, threatening a key Red Sea export route and keeping crude above $100 as Houthis step up strikes and Hormuz talks stall. Regional Energy Security: Oman postponed Strait of Hormuz discussions with Iran to build consensus, while Iran-backed attacks and shipping risks keep pressure on global supply. Iraq-France Energy Push: Iraq’s PM Ali al-Zaidi met Macron in Paris and backed route diversification; TotalEnergies says it will raise Iraq investment to $16bn and discuss gas and LNG. Power & Renewables: Iraq is moving ahead with a 750MW solar plant in Samawah in two phases. Construction Costs: Higher fuel and electricity costs tied to the Iran-US war are lifting cement and steel prices across Iraq, squeezing builders. Basra Business & Shipping: IBBC met Basra maritime leaders to support logistics and a maritime academy. Real Estate Initiative: Karbala is first to roll out Iraq’s 1M residential land plots, with financing and infrastructure requirements set.
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