AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoAI & Power Infrastructure: BlackRock CEO Larry Fink says AI’s biggest bottleneck is electricity, not chips, urging the US to modernize its ageing power grid with “hundreds of billions” in upgrades. Maritime Cybersecurity: US Coast Guard reports a 71% jump in maritime cyber incidents in 2025, with default credentials found on over two-thirds of boarded vessels, while CISA warns of Iranian-backed criminals targeting internet-exposed industrial control systems. Energy & Iran Shipping: Citi expects Hormuz disruptions to fade, forecasting Brent could fall toward $60–$65 as shipping normalizes and a US-Iran deal moves closer. Gas Flaring Reality Check: A World Bank tracker says nine countries—including Iran—account for most global gas flaring; flaring rose for a third straight year to 167 bcm in 2025. Defense Tech Deal: Thales plans to buy a controlling stake in underwater drone maker Exail, betting the anti-submarine market could surge to 700B euros by 2030. Regional Tech/Trade Links: Pakistan’s business leaders urge faster, institutionalized trade, energy and logistics cooperation with Iran, pushing for private-sector-led growth.
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