AGP Executive Report
Last update: 17 minutes agoWhaling Resumes in Iceland: Two fin whales were killed off Iceland overnight, ending a two-year pause and sparking fresh protest; the government says a bill to ban whaling is planned for autumn. Geothermal & Clean Fuel Push: Syntholene says it has finished an integrated geothermal-SOEC demonstration facility in Húsavík ahead of schedule, aiming to cut eSAF costs and test real operations. Energy Cooperation: Iceland and Colombia signed a geothermal MoU to speed knowledge exchange and joint projects for cleaner power. Payments Expansion: Mollie is now fully operational across the EEA, including Iceland, and plans €350m in expansion to support cross-border merchants. Logistics Deal: Samskip received approval to transfer door-to-door and quay-to-quay services linking Rotterdam with the UK and Ireland, with Iceland still covered via its network. Industry & Policy Pressure: A Reuters report says mayors from 40 cities agreed a pact to curb data-centre strain on power and water, noting Iceland’s cooling needs differ. Aviation Green Fuel Clash: IATA warns UK airlines face unrealistic green targets as e-SAF supply remains scarce. Tourism/Travel Context: A heatwave is driving red alerts across parts of western Europe, with travel warnings tied to wildfire risk.
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