AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoElectrified Industry in Denmark: Nobian opened a fully electrified salt plant in Mariager, using mechanical vapor recompression to replace gas-fired steam, cut CO₂, boost capacity ~60%, and reach up to 1M tons/year. Ancient Science: Danish-led research using ancient DNA found the oldest known plague outbreaks in Siberia, with Yersinia pestis detected in teeth from hunter-gatherers and a timeline pushed back ~5,500 years. Media Shift: A global survey says online video is now the core format for news, with Denmark among countries where video on external platforms beats traditional TV, led by YouTube, Instagram and TikTok. Energy Transition Watch: The WEF’s Energy Transition Index shows global readiness dipped for the first time in over a decade, while Denmark stays top-tier and India posts major gains. Maritime Decarbonisation: Copenhagen’s Kvasir Technologies raised €10M to scale climate-neutral marine biofuel, partnering to build a commercial plant, while Novonesis and Vietnam’s Nha Xanh Vietnam signed an MoU to expand domestic biofuel production. Security Tech Demand: Drone incursions are driving rapid growth in counter-drone radars, jammers and defensive systems, with airports and infrastructure operators increasingly buying.
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