AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEnergy Dependence Watch: A new study says EU imports of Russian LNG hit a record in Q1 2026—6.9 bcm, up 16% year-on-year—showing diversification is still incomplete even as a full EU ban on Russian gas is due by autumn 2027. EU Carbon Rules: The Commission is updating ETS benchmark values for 2026–2030, using the top 10% most efficient plants to set free allowance levels, with a draft expected to land by end-June. Industrial Decarbonisation: Germany’s RED III rollout is pushing transport fuel suppliers toward renewable hydrogen, with targets rising to about 250,000 tonnes by 2030—creating demand for imported supply. Trade & Diplomacy: India’s PM Modi kicks off a five-nation tour (UAE, Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, Italy) focused on energy security, trade and tech ties. Politics at Home: Britain’s Labour leadership drama deepened after Wes Streeting’s resignation, while Moldova’s EU accession talks are expected to get the official green light next week. Mobility Data: Eurostat reports 8.7 billion rail trips across the EU last year, led by Germany and France.
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