AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoEnergy Transition: Bhutan’s electricity supply rose 32.8% in 2025, yet petrol and diesel imports climbed sharply, reaching 345,073 kilolitres. The figures highlight the challenge of turning hydropower strength into lower fossil-fuel use. Clean-Tech Investment: Gelephu Mindfulness City plans Bhutan’s first battery storage manufacturing facility, with capacity of up to 10 GWh a year, under a deal with India’s Patel Greentech. Gelephu Business: GMC is drawing investment interest and new customers for local businesses, while Bhutan and Thailand are exploring cooperation in renewable energy, tourism, agriculture and other sectors. Business Finance: Loden Tewa has launched a concessional loan facility for growing enterprises, widening access to funding for Bhutanese businesses. Regional Climate Finance: Bhutan, Nepal and Kyrgyzstan called for more accessible adaptation finance at COP31, but their proposed formal Himalaya agenda item was not adopted. Aviation: Drukair joined IATA after securing IOSA safety registration, a step expected to strengthen its global partnerships and connectivity.
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