AGP Executive Report
Last update: 13 minutes agoEnergy & Storage Deal: Engie and Return signed a 10-year tolling deal for three BESS projects in Spain (55 MW/220 MWh), while MasPV secured 15-year solar-plus-storage PPAs in Guatemala for a 130 MWp solar plant plus 100 MWh batteries in Zacapa, targeting operations before 2029. Carbon Markets Diplomacy: Taiwan’s foreign ministry hosted a three-day workshop with 11 diplomatic allies, including Guatemala’s Vice Minister of Rural Economic Development, to expand carbon credit cooperation and participation in international markets. Trade & Tariffs: New Zealand’s trade minister expects the U.S. to raise tariffs on NZ goods to 12.5% this week, keeping pressure on regional exporters. Agribusiness Watch: APHIS temporarily suspended Dominican mango imports over phytosanitary compliance issues, though most shipments were already in progress. Guatemala-Linked Security & Trade Policy: A U.S. policy commentary urges Washington to treat Saudi infrastructure and agriculture talks with Guatemala as a counterweight to China’s growing influence ahead of Guatemala’s 2027 elections. Seismic Risk: A strong 7.3 quake near the Mexico-Guatemala border rattled the region; reports said no major damage.
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