AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoNorway-Ukraine Security: Norwegian PM Jonas Gahr Støre says Zelensky’s aircraft nearly missed a drone during takeoff in Moldova on the way to Oslo for King Harald V’s funeral, highlighting how drone and missile threats are shaping wartime leadership travel. EU Defence Industry: The EU is weighing funding for Ukraine’s Freyja air-defence system, with Norway’s Kongsberg among the industrial partners, and first results expected in 2027. Industrial Decarbonisation: Yara’s Europe-scale carbon capture plant in Sluiskil (with CO2 shipped to Øygarden for storage via Northern Lights) was inaugurated, aiming to capture up to 800,000 tonnes of CO2 annually. Trade & Services: CIFTIS in Beijing wrapped up with Norway signing six cooperation agreements and reporting 1,200+ outcomes across services categories, as exhibitors push AI and green-tech partnerships. North Sea Energy Politics: UK PM Andy Burnham faces pressure over new North Sea drilling decisions, including calls to blacklist firms linked to illegal West Bank settlements. Maritime Electrification: The world’s largest fully electric passenger ferry, China Zorrilla, was unveiled, signalling accelerating clean-energy investment in large-scale shipping. Food & Supply Chains: Japan reports soaring imported mackerel prices, with Norway among suppliers tightening catch limits amid global shortages.
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