AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoTexas Data Centers vs. the Grid: As heat pushes demand toward records, a new report warns that giant data-center loads can drop fast during grid disturbances, raising reliability stakes for ERCOT and beyond. State Energy Funding: Abbott announced a $113M Texas Energy Fund grant for SPS to harden the Panhandle and South Plains distribution system for 167,000+ customers. Policy Clash: Abbott is also calling for tighter limits on data centers, including bans in rural neighborhoods, reversing his earlier pro-AI push. Oil & Politics: U.S. oil giants are set for their strongest quarterly profits in years, setting up a potential fight with Trump over pump prices. Texas Markets: The Texas Stock Exchange is set to begin trading Monday in a major test of Dallas’ bid to become a national finance hub. Consumer/Legal: AG Paxton opened an investigation into StubHub over alleged World Cup “ghost ticketing” affecting Texas fans. Business Deal: Yara agreed to buy a Gulf Coast ammonia plant in Texas City for $1.3B, targeting ramp-up by end of 2026.
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