AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoEU Energy Policy: Spain, Portugal and Luxembourg are pushing the EU for a binding 2040 renewable energy target, arguing it would cut fossil-fuel dependence amid geopolitical shocks and give investors clearer signals—setting up a clash with countries backing a broader “clean energy” goal that could include nuclear. Portugal & Energy Transition: The same debate is tied to calls for climate resilience funding and windfall-profit measures as Europe grapples with rising energy prices. Portugal Climate Resilience & Heat: Portugal’s sweltering conditions are part of a wider European pattern of intensifying storms and heat, with scientists warning of worsening impacts on ecosystems and communities. Circular Materials: Carbios and the Fiber-to-Fiber consortium validated industrial-scale production of recycled polyester T-shirts from complex plastic and textile waste—another step for textile recycling at scale. Portugal Mobility & Infrastructure: Portugal invests €420m to expand urban transport, a move that can support cleaner commuting and lower emissions. Portugal on the Ground: EasyJet strikes are set to disrupt flights across Portugal from Oct 2–6, with around 500 flights at risk, affecting Lisbon, Porto and Faro. Sustainable Innovation: Plug and Arcadia eFuels signed a deal for e-SAF hydrogen-to-jet fuel, using renewable power and captured CO₂—linking clean electricity to aviation decarbonisation.
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