AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoAirline Shock from Fuel Shortages: Iran’s Strait of Hormuz closure has triggered global fuel shortages, pushing multiple carriers into administration; European Cargo (Bournemouth) is the latest, citing rising fuel costs and weaker demand, with operations stopping before its June 3 filing and 178 jobs already cut. Ocean Protection in France (Guadeloupe Included): France says strict marine protection now covers 14.68% of its waters, with three new high-protection zones announced at the Neptune Forum—one in Guadeloupe to protect coral reefs and sea turtles—aiming for 14.8% by year-end. Energy Storage for Renewables (Corsica): France’s energy regulator CRE selected five Corsica storage projects totaling ~48 MW (pumped hydro plus batteries), scheduled for 2029–2030, to reduce solar curtailment. Geothermal Scaling Push: Ormat Technologies announced the Ormega100 surface unit to accelerate Enhanced Geothermal System deployments and commercial scaling. Local Sailing Spotlight: A Guadeloupe-linked sailing angle appears via the Route du Rhum (France to Guadeloupe) as solo sailor Scott Shawyer trains for the Vendée Globe 2028. Caribbean Health & Legacy: A piece revisits France’s slavery commemoration alongside ongoing impacts in Guadeloupe and Martinique, including long-term chlordecone contamination and related health burdens.
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