AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoAviation Shock: Fuel shortages tied to the Strait of Hormuz closure are pushing airlines into collapse, with European Cargo (UK-based) entering administration and cutting jobs as jet-fuel costs surge. Ocean Protection in the French Caribbean: France announced three new strict marine protection zones, raising protected waters to 14.68%—including a Guadeloupe site aimed at safeguarding coral reefs and sea turtles. Energy Storage Watch: France’s energy regulator (CRE) selected five Corsica storage projects (pumped hydro plus batteries) totaling ~48 MW, with contracts running into the 2040s–2050s to better balance renewables. Geothermal Scaling: Ormat Technologies unveiled the Ormega100 surface unit to speed commercialization of enhanced geothermal systems and expand reliable baseload clean power. Sailing Tech & Training: A solo sailor is preparing for the Route du Rhum from France to Guadeloupe, then the Vendée Globe 2028, training on a high-performance IMOCA 60. Caribbean Health & Legacy: A report highlights long-term impacts of chlordecone contamination in Martinique and Guadeloupe, linking it to major health risks and ongoing research.
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