AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 minutes agoGeothermal & Clean Tech: Syntholene hired Imperial College London’s Dr. Nigel Brandon for an independent technical review of operating data from its geothermal-integrated SOEC demo facility in Húsavík, aiming to translate results into commercial projects. Medical Innovation: Kerecis launched “Compact,” a new compressed fish-skin platform for deep wounds, designed to cut waste and simplify handling after rehydration. Housing Costs: Iceland’s Tenants’ Association reports advertised rents rose 9.3% week-on-week versus new leases, warning higher listings may feed into future agreements. Food & Culture: A “Disgusting Food Museum” opens at AIRSIDE in Kai Tak, featuring Iceland’s hákarl among 80+ bizarre foods—an unusual tourism and food-industry angle. Aviation Decarbonisation: Iceland’s ambassador to India urged immediate scaling of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for India’s fast-growing aviation market, citing Icelandair trials. Trade & Industry Links: Iceland is set to benefit from the Mercosur–EFTA free trade deal, taking effect Oct 1 for Brazil and Iceland. Emergency Preparedness (Arctic): Greenland asked the EU Civil Protection Mechanism for help assessing emergency readiness; an EU expert team including Iceland is visiting coastal communities.
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