AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoGeothermal Power Push: Orkuveitan says its IDDP-3 well at Nesjavellir could test superhot geothermal output of 20–50 MW per well, with drilling planned for late 2026 and a four-stage programme running through 2028. Carbon Capture Milestone: Carbfix reports 99.6% CO2 capture and 100% H2S capture at its Steingerður facility at Hellisheidi, demonstrating long-term performance since July 2025. Data-Centre Trade Impact: Landsbankinn links Iceland’s big goods-trade deficit to 101 billion ISK in computer and office-machinery imports in the first half of 2026, largely for data centres—helping explain why the króna strengthened despite external deficits. Ukraine–Iceland Tech & Energy Talks: Zelenskyy met Iceland’s foreign minister at Keflavík, thanking Iceland for $133m in defence/humanitarian aid and discussing winter air defence, energy security, and technology cooperation. International Students Economics: Netherlands research finds foreign students can “pay for themselves” over time, with higher post-graduation value from non-EEA graduates. Forced Labour Import Bans: A new analysis warns forced-labour import bans spreading across dozens of jurisdictions could raise costs and border delays, especially for firms tied to China-linked supply chains. Art & Architecture: Qatar Museums announced “Doha Pavilion: Gerhard Richter” in Doha’s MIA Park, unveiled Nov. 20, 2026.
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