AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoWhaling Backlash: Iceland’s first fin-whale hunt since 2023 has already logged 17 whales (with estimates closer to 30), sparking political and public pushback and a planned bill that could ban whaling later this year. Biotech & Health Regulation: Pfizer-BioNTech won EU marketing authorization for its XFG-adapted COVID-19 vaccine, with manufacturing started ahead of the respiratory season; separately, Alvotech says the FDA has closed its May Reykjavik facility inspection as VAI. Geothermal Progress: Nevis geothermal is moving toward drilling as the rig is expected to be mobilized soon, with inspection in Iceland before shipment. Aviation & Fleet Moves: Icelandair will lease six A320neos for summer 2028 and accelerate retirement of 757/767; Air China launches Beijing–Copenhagen–Reykjavik three times weekly from 26 Oct 2026. Mining & Capital Markets: Amaroq published an updated Nalunaq mineral resource estimate and prospectus ahead of a London listing move. Shipping & Trade: CLdN’s acquisition of Samskip’s UK–Northwest Continent container services reshuffled intra-North Europe capacity and market ranks. Energy Policy: The EU carbon market ETS reform proposal would slow cuts from 2031, shifting pressure onto other sectors.
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