AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoNuclear Energy: Slovakia is buying ČEZ’s 49% stake in JESS for €189.4 million, taking full control of the company preparing a new plant at Jaslovské Bohunice. The government says this will speed up work on the project. Critical Minerals: The EU’s latest list of strategic projects includes Slovakia among 16 member states, supporting efforts to build domestic supply chains for clean-energy metals. Winter Energy: Gas network operators warn a severe cold snap could leave the EU 12–15% short of demand; storage was 72% full on October 1, and Slovakia remains among the countries with exceptions for Russian pipeline gas. Industry Investment: Chinese aerospace manufacturer Hangyu Technology has scrapped a planned €105 million production base in Košice and is moving the project to Morocco, citing delays and uncertainty from additional administrative reviews. Regional Fuel Industry: Slovakia’s fuel-sector association joined counterparts from five other countries in calling for a two-year delay to EU climate rules, warning they could raise fuel prices and weaken competitiveness. Manufacturing: Volkswagen has taken a 49% stake in Slovakia’s Šurany battery project, strengthening its involvement in the planned facility. Agriculture: Drought is hitting Slovakia’s autumn crop harvest, adding pressure on farmers after a dry season.
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