AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoData Centers & Power Costs: Meta says it will comply with Gov. Greg Abbott’s Texas data center standards, including paying for energy and water impacts—while Trump calls Texas’ opposition to data centers a “mistake,” and Abbott’s pause pushes operators to share grid and water details. Pharma Manufacturing: Bristol Myers Squibb picked Houston for a $2.3B multi-modality manufacturing campus at Generation Park, aiming to scale drug production and create 500 jobs. Energy & Geopolitics: Oil jumped after Iran and the U.S. traded demands tied to reopening the Strait of Hormuz, while Citi raised its Brent forecast to $80 for Q3. Petrochem M&A: ENEOS agreed to buy Houston-based TPC Group for $1.28B, adding petrochemical assets and terminals in Texas. Food Safety: Taylor Farms recalled jalapeño products in 26 states, including Texas, over possible salmonella contamination. Legal/Immigration: HHS said a Houston law firm hasn’t been tapped yet for a sole-source up to $150M grant tied to legal services for unaccompanied migrant children.
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