AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoNorway’s Wealth Fund: Norges Bank Investment Management wants to cut government bonds in the Government Pension Fund Global benchmark from 70% to 50%, trimming about $80bn in US Treasuries, as global bond yields and debt worries push investors to rethink what “safe” means. Arctic Energy Politics: The EU is set for a last-minute decision on whether to keep its Arctic ban on new oil and gas drilling, with Norway and others urging reconsideration amid energy pressure and rising geopolitical competition. North Sea Watch: UK approval for the Jackdaw gas field off Aberdeen is reportedly imminent, a move that could revive jobs and investment after earlier legal setbacks. Defense & Security: Russia says Norway’s seizure of a Russian vessel in the Arctic over a Ukraine compensation claim is “piracy,” as tensions with Moscow over hybrid warfare and Arctic posture keep rising. Business & Industry: Equinor has taken delivery of its first US Gulf Coast LNG cargo for Europe under long-term deals, while also expanding battery storage in Texas. Media Freedom: Belarusian journalist Andrei Aliaksandrau is named among Free Media Awards contenders, and Norway’s Factor TV wins a 2026 Free Media Award for independent reporting.
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