AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEnergy Cooperation: Cyprus and Lebanon agreed on the terms of reference for a preliminary study on a potential electricity interconnection, aiming to strengthen energy security and support Eastern Mediterranean economic development. Aviation/Infrastructure: A Lebanese firm, Dar Al-Handasah Consultants, was awarded a design review and construction supervision role for Kenya’s Sh154.2bn JKIA modernisation, signaling how Lebanese engineering expertise is landing on major regional projects. Geopolitics & Shipping Risk: The US-Iran escalation around the Strait of Hormuz kept global trade and energy logistics on edge, with Iran warning of broader infrastructure targeting and reports of tanker incidents near Oman—an environment that can quickly spill into regional supply chains. Red Sea Pressure: Reuters reported Iran asked the Houthis to be ready to disrupt Bab el-Mandeb shipping if US strikes hit Iranian power infrastructure, raising the stakes for oil routes and insurance costs. Local Business/Tech: Meta applied for off-grid gas power for a Lebanon data center, highlighting continued demand for resilient energy solutions for digital infrastructure.
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