AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoBrunei Energy Tech: SLB has won a contract from Brunei Shell Petroleum (BSP) to reactivate shut-in wells across multiple offshore fields, covering subsurface evaluation, well selection, engineering, offshore execution, and integrated project management plus monitoring and marine logistics—aimed at restoring production from mature assets. Climate & Materials: Neocrete, a New Zealand concrete decarbonisation firm backed by Wavemaker Ventures and Temasek Trust’s C3H, raised US$3.5m to scale additives that let concrete replace 30–50% of cement using lower-carbon materials; the company points to commercial deployment in Brunei’s Muara Port redevelopment. Digital Economy: A new look at Southeast Asia’s digital growth warns the region is getting “connected without integrated,” as differing data rules and digital infrastructure fragment cross-border operations for businesses. South China Sea Tech & Security: China researchers say contested islands could be defended using networks of autonomous aerial, surface, and underwater drones coordinated by AI, shifting away from manpower-heavy island defence. Regional Geopolitics via Infrastructure: Reuters reports China has completed the first phase of construction on Antelope Reef, a man-made island in the Paracels, with satellite imagery showing reclaimed land and early building works. Local Agriculture Spotlight: Brunei’s Agriculture and Agri-Food Department held an open day featuring 20 local vendors showcasing products and innovative technologies to strengthen the agri-food value chain.
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