AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 minutes agoWater Crisis: The Rhine at Lobith hit a new record low (6.47m above NAP), underlining how drought is now disrupting Dutch inland shipping and water management; talks in The Hague involve water boards and Rijkswaterstaat on whether to tighten restrictions further. Dutch Economy: CBS says GDP grew 0.4% in Q2, driven mainly by household and government consumption, with the economy still “slow but steady” despite global unrest. Energy & Industry: Vopak lifted its 2026 outlook after strong performance and project contributions, while Port of Rotterdam bunker volumes fell 25% in H1 as RED III raises costs and demand shifts to alternatives like bio-ethanol. Hydrogen Race: Europe is investing nearly $55bn in hydrogen pipeline projects, dominating global build-out plans. Corporate Finance: Shell started a share buyback programme and Technip Energies published its H1 results; DSM-Firmenich plans up to 1,000 job cuts tied to a sold animal nutrition unit. Business & Culture: Aruba wants to export knowledge and services across Latin America; NL Film launches a free screenwriting workshop in Curaçao; Dutch chefs reimagine Indonesian cuisine for new audiences.
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