AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoOffshore Labour Dispute: Norway’s well service strike is entering a second week, with SAFE saying 378 members are on strike and employers moving toward a lockout; Offshore Norge says work stoppages will be extended to cover 1,272 workers under the Well Service Agreement while some vessels are exempt to protect subsea emergency readiness. World Cup Knockout Picture: The 48-team 2026 World Cup is tightening as group-stage business ends; France sealed the last 32 with a 3-0 win over Iraq after a storm delay, and Norway advanced alongside other qualifiers. Green Norway–India Ties: Norway’s ambassador to India hailed a “green strategic partnership” after PM Modi’s visit, linking cooperation on green energy, the blue economy, maritime industries and circular economy, alongside trade milestones via India–EFTA. Fisheries vs Clean Energy: Norfolk fishermen lost a High Court fight against Equinor’s seabed surveys for expanding wind farms, with the judge ruling clean-energy goals outweigh brief disruption to fishing rights. Energy Investment: Scatec says it will invest up to $5bn in Egypt over two years across solar, wind, storage and green infrastructure, including major solar-plus-battery projects. Finance & Payments: Iceland joined the eurozone’s instant payments system via ECB TIPS, with the Icelandic króna set to be available from 2028.
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