AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoHealthcare Finance: France’s public hospitals are projected to run a deficit of about 2.1% of revenue in 2025 (around €2.3bn), up from 2.7% in 2024 (€2.9bn), as operating costs keep rising and loan interest weighs on budgets, even as wage growth slows and Ségur reform funding supports investment. Space & Earth Observation (French Guiana): Avio is set to launch Copernicus Sentinel-3C from the European Spaceport in Kourou in September, adding to the Sentinel-3 fleet to deliver free ocean, land, ice and atmosphere data for climate monitoring, disaster response and algal-bloom detection. Energy & Renewables: Voltalia reported 2,408GWh generated in H1 2026 (+1% y/y), with Q2 output up 4%, supported by new projects and Helexia expansion; revenue from energy sales reached €190.2m in the first half. Cross-Border Mining Risk (Suriname–French Guiana): French authorities warn illegal gold mining along the Marowijne border is a “ticking time bomb,” citing extreme mercury and arsenic contamination levels and pushing for joint action with Suriname. Satellite Connectivity (Amazon): Amazon filed with the FCC to build a direct-to-device satellite network of up to 5,105 satellites starting in 2028, aiming to expand voice/data coverage beyond terrestrial networks.
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