AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoEnergy & Shipping: Oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz nearly tripled during the US-Iran MoU, with 374 million barrels leaving the Gulf over 60 days—still only about 40% of 2025 levels—before the agreement expired Monday. Maritime Security: Somali pirates are holding 10 Pakistani sailors (plus Indonesian, Indian and Sri Lankan crew) from the Palau-flagged tanker Honour 25 and are demanding $3 million; piracy activity also continues with a separate hijacking reported off Somalia involving the Cameroon-flagged cargo ship Lutuf. Palau Infrastructure: Koror waters are getting cleaner as the US Navy begins removing derelict vessels from Malakal Harbor, clearing hazards ahead of planned dredging. Renewables: Palau’s solar push moves forward with a planned 19.8-megawatt-hour battery expansion to cut fossil fuel reliance and boost grid stability. Ports & Fisheries: Ngatpang State has conveyed 404,369 square meters of reclaimed land for a multipurpose port supporting fisheries, aquaculture and tourism. Public Health: Palau’s Ralm and Palm Spring bottled water brands are recalled after failed bacteriological tests. Climate Risk: Forecasters warn Palau faces a high chance of unusually dry months from September through November as El Niño strengthens.
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