AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMaritime Energy & Ports: Core Power has signed a memorandum with Texas’ Port of Corpus Christi Authority to study how a major LNG and petroleum export hub could prepare for a maritime nuclear future—either hosting floating nuclear power for port and regional electricity/heat, or supporting nuclear-powered commercial ship calls. Deep-Sea Mining Governance: Te Ipukarea Society (TIS) has taken Cook Islands concerns about deep-seabed mining to the International Seabed Authority, pushing back on a US company’s push for an exploration licence tied to an area surrounded by Cook Islands, Kiribati and French Polynesia waters. Pacific Security & Diplomacy: A wave of reporting highlights rising foreign influence and espionage concerns across the Pacific, with foreign ministers stressing “regional ownership” as unity strains over issues like China’s nuclear missile testing and broader superpower rivalry. Cruise & South Pacific Demand: Norwegian Cruise Line opened Summer 2028 bookings with more than 450 sailings, including itineraries reaching the South Pacific—useful context for regional tourism and logistics planning.
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