AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEnergy Transition: Bhutan’s electricity supply rose 32.8% in 2025, but oil imports also climbed: petrol up 38.7% and diesel 27.5%. The figures highlight the challenge of turning hydropower strength into lower fossil-fuel use. Aviation: Drukair joined IATA after earning IOSA safety registration, strengthening its global partnerships and support for network growth. Clean-Tech Manufacturing: Gelephu Mindfulness City signed an agreement with India’s Patel Greentech for a proposed battery storage assembly plant, with annual capacity of up to 10 GWh and plans to serve regional markets. Regional Investment: Bhutan and Thailand are pursuing closer business ties in renewable energy, agriculture, healthcare and GMC. Their agreements include a proposed 100-megawatt agrivoltaic project, while the countries’ free-trade agreement is set to take effect in January 2027. Enterprise Finance: Loden Tewa launched a concessional loan facility to help growing businesses access finance.
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