AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoGeothermal Tourism Policy Shock: Laugarás Lagoon says a planned VAT jump on geothermal lagoons (11% to 24%) will force it to reassess further development, warning higher ticket prices could cut visitor numbers; a Westman Islands geothermal lagoon and luxury hotel developer is also pushing construction to next year, aiming to open in 2029 once the tax environment stabilises. Hydropower Reliability Upgrade: Landsvirkjun has signed with ANDRITZ Hydro to replace four stators at Búrfell hydropower, a ~ISK 2.3bn project running to 2030, continuing a wider stator replacement programme across the plant fleet. Arctic Security & Industry Link: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to visit Iceland next week to discuss economic and security collaboration, including defence cooperation, as the US steps up Arctic engagement. Defence Procurement With Local Impact: Ireland’s Thales radar deal (containerised units deliverable in 2027) underlines how European airspace modernisation is moving fast—relevant for Iceland’s wider North Atlantic security posture. Food & Dairy Demand: Arla is investing €63m to expand skyr and cottage cheese capacity, reflecting protein-led everyday demand that could ripple through Icelandic dairy supply chains. Fisheries Management: ICES has updated Northeast Atlantic pelagic catch advice, including a major quota increase for mackerel, while groups urge caution against past overfishing trends.
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