AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoNepal Hydropower Rescue: After the Aug. 26 glacier-triggered floods, rescuers pulled two men alive from the Trishuli-3A hydropower tunnel nine days later, while teams keep digging and pumping sludge at other hydropower sites as the death toll nears 1,300 and thousands remain missing. Grid & Market Decisions: The Bonneville Power Administration is reconsidering whether to join the Markets+ day-ahead market, citing possible “seams” with California’s EDAM—an issue that could affect power costs and reliability in the West. Energy Storage Buildout: East Point Energy (Equinor) completed the 100 MW / 200 MWh Citrus Flatts battery project in Texas, aimed at stabilizing the grid and supporting local services. Data Centers & Water: Meta turned on a $1.2B data center in Kuna, Idaho, touting a closed-loop cooling system that cuts water use. Solar Growth Watch: A new look at China’s power mix shows solar capacity overtaking coal, even as coal still dominates actual electricity generation. Policy & Permitting: India’s SECI floated a 700 MW tender for ISTS-connected solar in SEZs/EOUs tied to green hydrogen/ammonia. Regional Gas Talks: Cyprus says it’s in talks with energy firms to allocate unreserved natural gas drilling blocks to build an “alternative energy corridor” for Europe.
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