AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoRefining & Petrochemicals: MRPL in Mangaluru faced a major fire after a rupture in a high-pressure Coker Hydrotreater Cold Separator, with thick black smoke, panic in nearby areas, and reports of at least one minor injury; the company says the affected unit was isolated and firefighting is ongoing. Energy Security: A new analysis argues Russia-Ukraine and US-Iran tensions are exposing wider weaknesses in global energy systems, from pipeline concentration to maritime chokepoints like the Strait of Hormuz. Chemicals & PFAS Governance: The US Navy says it won’t wait until 2039 for PFAS cleanup at the Grumman Calverton site, after disclosures showed remedial work timelines slipping and raising transparency concerns. Trade & Materials: China warned the EU that tariffs and pressure on EV, solar and steel could trigger retaliation, as Brussels pushes to protect green-tech supply chains. Investment & Logistics: KKR plans a majority investment in Cisternina Logistics to expand pan-India bulk liquid storage and rail-linked logistics for energy, chemicals and edible oils. Policy & Regulation: California moved to tighten PFAS pesticide tracking, while a US state senator advanced a bill targeting inspection and certification of above-ground chemical tanks at paper mills.
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