AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoFrench Guiana Hydrocarbons Clash: Two Guyanese MPs, Jean-Victor Castor and Davy Rimane, say they’re breaking with the French left after a bill to authorize oil exploration in overseas territories was rejected in committee, arguing Paris is imposing “green colonialism” while local economic realities are ignored. Forest Protection Push: France added 157,000 hectares of protected forest, with 99.5% of the new area in French Guiana, including the 156,290-hectare Armontabo Rocky Peaks reserve—part of a plan to reach “strong protection” for 10% of land by 2030. Amazon Satellite Internet (French Guiana Launch Site): Amazon continues rolling out its satellite internet network, launching 32 satellites from the French Guiana spaceport in April 2026 and building toward 3,000+ launches to expand high-speed access worldwide. Energy Storage in Corsica: France’s energy regulator CRE picked five Corsica electricity storage projects totaling about 48 MW (pumped hydro plus batteries), aiming for service in 2029–2030, with battery costs notably lower than earlier rounds. Agriculture & Security Risk (Screwworm): A New World screwworm case detected in Texas highlights how illegal cattle smuggling can spread the pest northward, linking livestock trade to organized crime and cross-border health gaps.
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