AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoNuclear fuel crunch debate: A new analysis says uranium supply isn’t “running out,” but the world still faces a timing problem: 418 reactors needed ~64,500 tonnes in 2025, while 2024 mine output was ~61,924 tonnes, and future reactor demand could climb sharply by 2050 as data-centre electricity use surges. LNG momentum in B.C.: Prime Minister Mark Carney is in Vancouver as LNG Canada moves ahead with Phase 2 at Kitimat, doubling capacity to 28 million tonnes a year and positioning the project as a major federal “investment” story. Diesel shock hits Canadians: Diesel prices have surged to historic highs, with retail averaging over $2.64/L for the week ended Tuesday, driven by Middle East supply disruptions and refinery cuts—raising costs for trucking and everyday goods. Regulator and grid policy: Canada’s energy regulator approved Trans Mountain tolls as “reasonable,” while Statistics Canada reported July electricity generation, transmission and distribution growth helped offset broader economic softness. Alberta politics and energy risk: Calgary business leaders warn separation could raise trade costs and disrupt jobs, as Alberta also faces fuel-tax pressure amid rising prices. Security and theft: Police are investigating the theft of about 10,000 litres of diesel from Calgary gas stations, underscoring how fuel volatility is now paired with supply-chain stress.
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