AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoNorway & Europe Tech/Privacy: OpenAI says ChatGPT ads will roll out to 31 European countries next week, including Norway—free and low-cost users will see sponsored messages, with opt-in required only for more personalized targeting. Norwegian Business & Energy: Offshore decommissioning firm AF Gruppen, via AF Offshore Decom, wins another North Sea platform removal contract with Heerema Marine Contractors, starting surveys immediately. Norwegian Industry & Oilfield Work: Dolphin Drilling gets an extension for its Blackford Dolphin rig with Oil India, pushing work to mid-October 2026. Norwegian Shipping/Arctic: A Seoul container ship will test an Arctic route to Europe, adding to growing pressure on northern sea lanes. Local Tech: Vipps and MobilePay launch a pilot redesign in Norway and Nordics to make payments easier, starting with a small user group. Security/Defense: NATO and U.S. forces conduct high-end air activity near Kaliningrad, with Norwegian aircraft reported involved. Culture/Entertainment: Prime Video’s Bloodaxe Season 2 adds five cast members as filming continues in Ireland.
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