AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoMaritime & Connectivity: The EU-backed KARULINK partners met in Guadeloupe (June 2–3) to push new regular passenger routes, better intermodal links, and greener transport options across the Caribbean, aiming to cut barriers to mobility for tourism and trade. Energy Storage: France’s energy regulator CRE picked five Corsica storage projects totaling about 48 MW (pumped hydro plus batteries), with contracts running into the 2040s–2050s; CRE notes battery costs are trending lower than earlier rounds in Guadeloupe and other islands. Marine Protection: France announced three new marine protected areas—including Guadeloupe—raising strict-protection coverage of French waters to 14.68%, as it also accelerates work on the high-seas treaty. Telecoms: Flow says it invested US$1m+ in network upgrades in Dominica to tackle mobile interference traced to a Guadeloupe operator, with equipment arriving mid-June. Geothermal & Power: Ormat Technologies unveiled the Ormega100 unit to scale enhanced geothermal, linking subsurface development to surface power generation. Aviation Costs: Eleven airlines collapsed in 2026, with fuel-price shocks tied to the Iran conflict driving higher ticket prices and squeezed profits. Local Sports & Tourism: A Guadeloupe-linked sailing angle: a solo racer will sail the Route du Rhum from France to Guadeloupe in November after training for the Vendée Globe 2028.
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