AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoArctic Security Push: Twelve EU countries meeting in Rovaniemi urged the EU to take a “more strategic and proactive” role in the Arctic, citing Russia’s military build-up, China’s growing interest, and climate-driven opening of shipping routes—while calling for icebreakers, better monitoring, and protection of critical infrastructure. Sweden’s Waste Exports-to-Energy Reality: Sweden processed 2.5 million tonnes of imported sorted waste in 2024, feeding waste-to-energy plants that generated about 20 TWh of heat and electricity for over a million apartments. Clean Heat, Carbon Capture: Alfa Laval will supply heat transfer equipment for Stockholm Exergi’s BECCS project, aiming to capture and store up to 800,000 tonnes of CO₂ annually from a biomass CHP plant. Electric Trucks Go Longer: Volvo Trucks launched new electric heavy-duty models, including an FH Aero Electric with ranges up to 700 km, plus next-gen electrics up to 470 km. Maritime Climate Pressure: The Swedish Club warns Panama Canal water limits and wider security disruptions are making Cape Horn routes less reliable as shipowners search for alternatives. EV Battery Quality Warning: A new study says a single weak cell in an EV lithium-ion pack can cut usable life by nearly 23% by forcing capacity limits across the pack.
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