AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoNorway Energy & Industry: Norway’s offshore sector is bracing for disruption after about 1,000 oil service workers were locked out, with SAFE saying more members will join the walkout as government mediation failed—threatening drilling activity and output on the Norwegian continental shelf. AI & Data Centres: VivoPower has picked a preferred long-term AI tenant for its Mo i Rana data centre in northern Norway, with legal paperwork and commercial details expected soon. Maritime Tech: ABB agreed to acquire Norwegian marine automation specialist Høglund, aiming to boost connected vessel control used on 600+ ships. Business & Finance: Rystad Energy launched Spektra, a new AI-native market intelligence platform built to speed up energy data access and analysis. Clean Energy Investment: Scatec’s CEO met Egypt’s investment minister as the firm reviews expansion plans, including data centres and renewables, with billions in new investment discussed. Global Markets: The shekel weakened sharply, with analysts pointing to dollar strength, risk premium shifts, and interest-rate gaps. Aviation: Norwegian launched its first scheduled flights to Georgia, adding Copenhagen–Tbilisi service twice weekly. Sports (Norway angle): Portugal coach Roberto Martinez dismissed comparisons between Ronaldo and Norway’s Haaland, saying stamina won’t be an issue.
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