AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoWildfire Watch: Norway is under yellow forest-fire hazard warnings as a prolonged dry spell boosts the risk of blazes, with alerts covering large parts of Southern and Eastern Norway and parts of the west and far north until at least July 24 in some areas. Public Safety & Investigation: Police have identified a suspect linked to last week’s massive Drammen fire that destroyed 100+ homes, but say there’s no concrete suspicion of deliberate criminal action yet. Oil & Gas Markets: Equinor will start the third tranche of its 2026 share buy-back (up to $1.125bn) and also confirmed a Q2 cash dividend of $0.39 per share, while Norsk Hydro reported a Q2 core profit beat driven by higher aluminium prices and recycling margins. Energy Deal: Vår Energi agreed to buy BlueNord in a cash-and-stock deal worth about $1.33bn, aiming to create Europe’s largest independent oil and gas producer. Sports & Culture: Norway marks 15 years since the 2011 attacks on Utøya and Oslo, with a new memorial opening in the capital.
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