AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoCross-Border Infrastructure: Guyana’s President Irfaan Ali says he has received no official word from Suriname about claims that Paramaribo will unilaterally fund and own the planned $236m Corentyne River Bridge, stressing the project is still meant to be bilateral and that river operations are running normally. Energy & Grid Reliability (French Guiana): France’s energy regulator CRE has launched a tender for up to 30 MW of two-hour battery storage in French Guiana, aimed at boosting grid stability and helping renewables integration, with bids due by June 15, 2027. Space & Launch Business: French startup Latitude plans its first small-rocket launch from Oman’s Etlaq Spaceport in late 2027, while CNES has selected Sirius Space Services for a vacancy at the Guiana Space Center’s new multi-user commercial launch facility. Environment & Industry (Brazil/Amazon): Petrobras has started drilling in the Equatorial Margin near the Amazon River mouth, as scientists and environmentalists warn of risks to the little-studied Amazon reef and potential spill impacts. Migration Route Watch: Cubans are increasingly using a refuge route through Suriname and French Guiana to reach Brazil, with investigations into logistics networks tied to smuggling and extortion.
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