AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoUS-Iran Talks in Doha: Indirect, low-level technical talks wrapped in Qatar with mediators shuttling between delegations; both sides agreed to continue, but key gaps remain on the Strait of Hormuz and Lebanon. Strait of Hormuz Tensions: Iran again blamed a container ship grounding on an unapproved route, reinforcing its push for control and future fees, while US officials and partners stress keeping commercial shipping flowing. Oman Logistics Deal: Asyad and CMA CGM signed a framework for a $400m multipurpose logistics terminal in Sohar, aiming to boost regional trade corridors. Oman Energy Procurement: Nama launched an RFQ for two solar IPPs (Adam and Sinaw) totaling 1,500MW and about $1.03bn, with Adam expected to include battery storage. Digital Supply Chain Push: Oman’s Ministry of Energy and Minerals launched a digital platform to modernize energy-sector procurement, contract management and local content monitoring. Oman IPO Update: OMIFCO set its IPO price at 156 baiza, raising $678m ahead of its July 8 Muscat listing. OPEC+ Outlook: Reuters says seven OPEC+ countries plan an August output quota increase of about 188,000 bpd. Regional Security: CENTCOM led a 12-nation security dialogue in Bahrain focused on safeguarding Hormuz shipping, with Oman among participants.
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