AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoEnergy Markets: Oil held near $108–$109 as Saudi’s East-West pipeline shutdown and Red Sea export disruptions drained supply buffers, keeping Hormuz-linked risk front and center. LNG & Exports: Caturus says it will nearly double Commonwealth LNG’s export capacity with five new liquefaction trains, targeting higher output and new customer agreements. Power & Regulation: At G20 talks in Houston, the U.S. pushed energy dominance while the EPA moved to roll back power-plant carbon rules, a shift that could reshape how Texas and the wider grid plans for gas-fired generation. Data Centers & Water: Gov. Greg Abbott ordered Texas water regulators to penalize data centers that didn’t respond to a water-usage survey, escalating the fight over AI infrastructure’s local impacts. Semiconductors & AI Supply Chain: Samsung began prototype production of Tesla’s AI5 chips at its Texas foundry, signaling faster ramp plans as advanced-node demand stays tight. Space Industry: Abbott named a Texas leadership team to pitch the U.S. Space Academy, with Texas A&M professors tied to the effort. Retail & Construction: Walmart filed plans for a Royse City Supercenter renovation and expansion, adding space for pickup and delivery.
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