AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoStrait of Hormuz Update: The US lifted its naval blockade on Iranian ports and ships began moving again near Muscat, but Iran’s Persian Gulf Strait Authority is also rolling out strict passage rules—vessels must submit requests 48 hours ahead via PGSA.ir, and Tehran says fees for security, safety, environmental services and “related insurance” will be waived only during a 60-day negotiation window, with charges possible afterward. Maritime Safety & Environment: Shipping remains tense and slower than normal, with mine-affected areas and ongoing navigation risks shaping route clearance and emergency support needs. Oman Energy Transition: ACME Group will invest about USD 4.2 billion to expand Oman’s green hydrogen and green ammonia project in Duqm (SEZAD), targeting major new output. Oman Tech & Crypto: Oman launched Omanhash, a mandatory national Bitcoin mining pool for licensed miners under state oversight, aiming to consolidate around 10 EH/s initially. Biodiversity Note: Biologists report the first time a humpback whale has been tracked crossing the Arabian Sea.
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