AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoRenewables Deal: TotalEnergies has agreed to buy Shell’s European onshore renewables assets, adding 500MW solar/wind in Italy and the Netherlands plus 3.5GW battery projects across Italy, the UK and Spain, with completion expected by end-2026. Heat & Cooling Supply: Southern Europe’s heatwaves are pushing demand for air conditioners, and European buyers are reportedly turning to Algeria for faster replenishment (shipments in as little as 48 hours). Consumer Prices Pressure: Extreme heat and wildfires are expected to lift prices for olive oil, wine and fruit across Europe, with Spain’s crop forecasts also under strain. Travel & Retail: easyJet is expanding from Spain-linked routes via UK airports, including new flights to Seville and Naples, while holidaymakers keep shifting plans as costs bite. Local Jobs Watch: Andalucia posted its biggest unemployment drop in 19 years, down 9,661 to 526,862, led by services hiring. Hotel Growth in Spain: A new hotel platform, Selecto, is launching limited-service urban hotels in Barcelona, Madrid and Malaga under Holiday Inn Express franchises.
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