AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEnergy Storage in the Indian Ocean region: France’s energy regulator (CRE) picked five Corsica storage projects totaling nearly 48 MW, with contracts running into the 2040s–2050s; CRE says battery costs are now lower than in Guadeloupe, Martinique and Réunion, and the storage will help cut solar curtailment. Regional Music & Culture: Réunion Island hosted IOMMA programming that brought South African music industry reps to network and deepen Indian Ocean partnerships, with live showcases featuring artists across Africa and the region. EU Ocean Monitoring: The EU launched OceanEye, a €92M push to expand ocean monitoring with drones and satellites as climate impacts intensify and the US plans major cuts to its own ocean sensor network. Transport & Connectivity: Aviation partnerships are being framed as crisis “operational safety nets,” helping airlines reroute and preserve long-haul reach when airspace disruptions hit. Reunion-relevant Travel/Logistics: IndiGo’s international network guide highlights routes spanning the Middle East, South/Southeast Asia, Europe, Africa and Indian Ocean islands, underscoring ongoing demand for connectivity.
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