AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoClimate & Water Stress: The Rhine is hitting record low levels in Germany and at Lobith on the Dutch border as heatwaves and drought keep squeezing Europe’s rivers, raising fears for shipping and industry. Offshore Energy & Hydrogen: PosHYdon has started first green hydrogen production on a North Sea platform near Scheveningen, using offshore wind to power electrolysis and testing how well electrolyzers handle variable wind output. Renewables Deal Watch: Shell is selling its Dutch onshore solar and wind farms to TotalEnergies, a retreat from renewables as the court-ordered emissions push continues. Maritime Tech: Thales says Dutch Naval Design has begun the design phase for a 12-metre uncrewed sonar vessel to give future Dutch anti-submarine frigates persistent off-board detection. Nature & Farming Adaptation: More than two dozen Dutch farmers are growing quinoa near coastal dikes because it tolerates salt better than potatoes and onions, offering a practical response to saltwater intrusion during dry summers.
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