AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoFuel Price Relief in Italy: Italy’s Council of Ministers approved a new fuel decree extending the 17-cent-per-litre diesel excise cut for one more week, until Sept. 17, as the Iran-linked oil shock keeps pressure on pump prices; the government says the next steps will shift to targeted support for low-income households and road transport operators. Oil & Gas Push: The same decree also aims to reduce foreign dependency by accelerating domestic oil and gas production, with new commissioners to help regions fast-track permits for exploration and extraction. Grid & Storage Momentum: Sigenergy hosted “Sigenergy Day Europe 2026” in Stuttgart, highlighting AI-powered, modular battery storage and DC coupling to boost renewable use and speed deployments, with a visit to a 20 MWh PV-plus-storage project in Baden-Württemberg. Green Hydrogen Trade Debate: A Basque research team argues green hydrogen supply chains need both tech upgrades and safeguards that deliver real environmental and social benefits, with LOHC transport seen as promising for future global trade. Italy in the Battery Deal Pipeline: Zhero and Tesla Energy signed an agreement for 3 GWh of BESS in Italy, adding to the country’s growing storage build-out.
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