AGP Executive Report
Last update: 34 minutes agoOman Energy & Industry: Shell reported payments to Omani government bodies fell about 13% to $3.99bn in 2025, even as Block 6 output rose, highlighting how taxes and settlement timing can move cash flows independently of production. Green Hydrogen: Hydrom joined the World Bank-led Hydrogen for Development Partnership, aiming to speed Oman’s green hydrogen and derivatives rollout. Duqm Green Iron: Meranti Green Steel awarded front-end engineering to SMS Group and Midrex for a 2.5Mtpa DRI plant at Duqm, a step toward its investment decision. Maritime Risk Near Oman: UKMTO said a tanker was hit by an unknown projectile off Oman; crew were safe and no environmental impact was reported. Regional Shock to Trade: US-Iran strikes widened to bridges, ports and power infrastructure, while shipping through the Strait of Hormuz slowed sharply, pushing war-risk insurance higher and raising costs for global logistics. Trade Enforcement (US, spillover for exporters): DOJ’s Trade Fraud Task Force topped $1bn in recoveries, underscoring tighter scrutiny on import paperwork and tariff evasion.
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