AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoRoute du Rhum – Destination Guadeloupe: The race is in the home stretch: 118 skippers will start from Saint-Malo on Nov. 1 for the solo sprint to Pointe-à-Pitre, with competition hotter than ever across Ultim, Ocean Fifty, IMOCA, Class40, Vintage Multi and Vintage Mono. Offshore Racing & Local Talent: The CIC MED RACE 2027 is expanding its Mediterranean circuit with a new Sun Fast 30 OD class and a mixed-doubles format, while the Class40 fleet remains central—setting the stage for more high-profile sailing activity that feeds into regional maritime know-how. Geothermal & Energy Projects: Ormat won up to ~$35M from the U.S. Department of Energy (with SLB and the University of Utah) to push Enhanced Geothermal Systems at Dixie Valley and hydrothermal development at Cove Fort—another signal for renewables and drilling services demand. Caribbean Energy Security: Economist Marla Dukharan urges Caribbean stakeholders to align on energy sovereignty to cut exposure to oil-price shocks and improve reliability. Guadeloupe/France Admin Crackdown: France is tightening vehicle registration system controls from Oct. 1, 2026 after fraud cases—including reported misuse in Guadeloupe—prompting stricter professional accreditation rules. France–Canada Cooperation: Macron and Carney announced closer ties on fishing, security, energy, and advanced tech, following EU “associate member” discussions.
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