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Vattenfall and Parkwind have agreed to cooperate in direct marketing1 in the offshore wind power sector where Vattenfall will be marketing the Arcadis Ost 1 offshore windfarm in the Baltic Sea.

The 250 MW offshore wind farm will be built 19 kilometers northeast of the island of Rügen in the Baltic Sea, in the coastal waters of Mecklenburg-West Pomerania. The construction phase is planned to begin in the second quarter of 2022. In total 27 wind turbines from the manufacturer MHI Vestas will come into operation. Parkwind expects that Arcadis Ost 1 will be able to feed the first wind power from the Baltic Sea into the German transmission grid from the end of 2022.

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"In line with Vattenfall’s strategy to enable a fossil free living within one generation we are always seeking to further strengthen our expertise in marketing of renewable assets, especially in the field of offshore wind which is one of our focus areas in renewables. Therefore, Arcadis Ost 1 is a perfect match to further strengthen and diversify our direct marketing portfolio in Germany”, says Erik Suichies, Head of Customers, Vattenfall European wholesale business.

“This agreement with Vattenfall adds yet another strong partner to the Arcadis Ost 1 project, this time on the power offtake side. Vattenfall’s direct marketing experience adds strength to our green energy mission and allows us to have the optimal approach in the German power market.”, says Eric Antoons, Managing Director of Parkwind Ost.

1About direct marketing

Direct marketing is the PPA (Power Purchase Agreement) variant specific for Germany. The term refers to the fact that operators of newly installed renewable generation in Germany are obliged to sell the electricity they produce directly on the market. Most operators choose not to sell the electricity on their own. Instead, they opt to hand over this task to a specialist company to act as a “direct marketer”.

About Parkwind

Parkwind is an independent green energy company that develops, finances and operates offshore wind farms. With more than a decade of experience and 771 MW under operational management in the Belgian North Sea, Parkwind is currently expanding internationally. With active projects at various stages of development, such as Arcadis Ost 1, Parkwind is set to add another 1 GW of capacity. Learn more here

The total mobile service revenues in China are poised to grow at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.1% from US$131.3bn in 2021 to US$152.7bn in 2026, mainly supported by growing 5G subscriptions, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.

According to GlobalData’s China Mobile Broadband Forecast Pack, mobile voice revenues will decline at a CAGR of 5.2% between 2021 and 2026, due to falling voice average revenue per user (ARPU) levels. Mobile data revenues, on the other hand, will increase at a CAGR of 6.8%, driven by rising adoption of 5G services and the subsequent rise in data ARPU.

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Harika Damidi, Telecoms Analyst at GlobalData, says: “5G subscriptions will surpass 4G subscriptions in 2023 and go on to account for 73.8% of the total mobile subscriptions share in 2026, driven by the ongoing 5G network expansion by operators and increase in the availability of 5G-enabled smartphones. Moreover, increasing penetration of IoT and M2M services are also expected to drive market growth during the forecast period.”

The average monthly mobile data usage is forecasted to increase from 9.9GB per month in 2021 to around 32.6GB per month in 2026, driven by the growing consumption of high-bandwidth online entertainment and social media content over smartphones.

Ms Damidi concludes: “China Mobile led the Chinese telecom market in terms of mobile subscriptions in 2020, followed by China Telecom. Moreover, China Mobile is the leading provider of 5G services which are poised to dominate the Chinese market in the future. In addition, the operator is making strategic investments in 5G base stations, data centers, industrial Internet, and IoT to ensure its leadership.”

  • Quotes provided by Harika Damidi, Analyst of Telecoms Market Data & Intelligence at GlobalData
  • Information based on GlobalData’s Mobile Broadband Forecast Pack
  • China Mobile Broadband Forecast Pack quantifies current and future demand and spending on mobile voice and data services. The data is published quarterly.
  • This press release was written using data and information sourced from proprietary databases, primary and secondary research, and in-house analysis conducted by GlobalData’s team of industry experts

About GlobalData

4,000 of the world’s largest companies, including over 70% of FTSE 100 and 60% of Fortune 100 companies, make more timely and better business decisions thanks to GlobalData’s unique data, expert analysis and innovative solutions, all in one platform. GlobalData’s mission is to help our clients decode the future to be more successful and innovative across a range of industries, including the healthcare, consumer, retail, financial, technology and professional services sectors.

Global energy technology firm RotoJar has rebranded to become HydroVolve, appointing Jamie Airnes as CEO and launching a new pioneering range of technology solutions built on its patented hydraulic-powered downhole engine.

Incorporated in 2011 by successful engineer and technology entrepreneur, Peter Moyes, to focus on downhole wellbore technology solutions, the company has built a strong reputation for delivering industry-leading innovation.

Over the past 18 months HydroVolve has developed a much broader integrated range of technology product lines and services for deployment across the well lifecycle – all designed by Peter and engineered and manufactured inhouse by its experienced and dedicated team.

(L – R) Jamie Airnes, CEO & Peter Moyes, Founder and Chairman(L – R) Jamie Airnes, CEO & Peter Moyes, Founder and Chairman

Peter Moyes, HydroVolve Chairman, said:

“Jamie joins HydroVolve to lead the business during an exciting period of operational and commercial development. His experience with both major operators and global energy services firms will be invaluable in taking our pioneering products and services to market.

“Our industry leading expertise and deep understanding of the challenges our clients face has enabled us to develop our three core technologies, HydroVolve INFINITY, PolyVolve and MonoVolve, which can be combined to offer unrivalled operational efficiency across the well lifecycle.”

HydroVolve INFINITY is a highly innovative and very powerful downhole engine which uses a unique combination of pressurised flow and drill string rotation to drive a wide variety of wellbore tools that can be deployed to improve operational capability and efficiency across the well lifecycle.

The INFINITY engine is the driving force in the HydroVolve product portfolio, with other core technologies PolyVolve and MonoVolve complementing and building out unparalleled operational capability.

The world’s most advanced thrust bearing, PolyVolve is the strongest, most durable, and most reliable solution on the market. It allows faster running of completions and casing while being extremely durable in harsh environments and provides unmatched functionality and confidence in today’s market.

Professionally engineered and precision manufactured, MonoVolve is a robust side-force radial bearing, which is deployed to reduce friction when large side forces are being exerted between the wellbore wall and the drill pipe. It minimises casing wear and safeguards drill pipe tool joints, protecting and preserving them to contribute to a more resilient drill string.

Through integrated use of HydroVolve products and technologies powered by the INFINITY engine, operators can create a unique modular technical solution to address a range of operational wellbore challenges across well construction, intervention, and decommissioning.

Jamie Airnes, HydroVolve CEO said:

“We recognise the energy market is changing, and there is an increasing need for more innovative cutting-edge technologies and new commercial models. Our goal is to create a range of unique downhole technology solutions that contribute positively to an affordable net zero energy industry.

“We will do this by continuously innovating and improving efficiencies in both conventional and complex well operations, facilitating decommissioning through efficient P&A operations, and by spearheading the energy transition with a range of enabling and enhancing technologies for the geothermal well construction market.

“We believe the flexibility derived by the modular design of our novel technologies, combined with our unique organisational capability, will position HydroVolve as the partner of choice when seeking rigorously engineered technical solutions to the challenges of today’s net zero energy industry.”

Based in Dyce, HydroVolve boasts the most advanced test facilities in Europe. The multi-million-pound facility hosts a long and rigid horizontal test-bed structure, capable of delivering massive push or pull forces up to 1,200,000lbf, whilst rotating up to 120rpm with a high continuous output torque, complemented by a vast array of data monitoring and capture capability. By conducting rigorous in-house development and proof testing, HydroVolve ensures optimal product performance in any operating environment.

The facility and product development over the last 18 months have allowed HydroVolve to position itself for exponential global growth, already experiencing significant interest from the Middle East, North Africa and Europe for its cutting-edge technology and innovative commercial models.

  • HydroVolve designs, engineers, manufactures and deploys a suite of revolutionary wellbore technologies that combine to deliver unimaginable downhole power, controllable at surface at every phase of the well lifecycle.
  • Trusted by major operators including Shell, ConocoPhillips, Apache, Chrysaor (Harbour Energy), DNO and Repsol.
  • Peter Moyes has a wealth of experience and strong track record in the development of new technologies for the upstream oil and gas sector, his primary field of expertise in the design of downhole equipment for which he holds a multitude of patents. Peter is a Chartered Engineer and Fellow of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. He also holds an Engineering Doctorate from Robert Gordon University.

Peter is driven by a vision to revolutionise the stuck-object challenge for global customers.

  • Jamie Airnes is a C-Suite exploration and production professional with 20+ years’ global experience across technical, business and commercial functions in the energy industry. An experienced industry leader with a proven track record in operational excellence and project delivery across the asset lifecycle, Jamie is also a trusted board advisor to various energy companies.

TotalEnergies, through Lampiris, its energy supply affiliate in Belgium, signed a Corporate Power Purchase Agreement with Air Liquide. TotalEnergies will supply 50 GWh per year of renewable electricity over a period of 15 years. Air Liquide will use this renewable energy to power some of its industrial and medical gas production sites in Belgium.

TotalEnergies will supply Air Liquide with this electricity from an offshore wind farm located in the Belgian North Sea. With a strong expertise across the integrated electricity chain, TotalEnergies proves its ability to provide competitive and available renewable electricity to support Air Liquide in its sustainable development objectives.

2021 07 28 124820This agreement also illustrates TotalEnergies’ commitment to contribute to Belgium’s energy transition, while promoting low carbon solutions for its customers. The wind-generated electricity will save about 270,000 tons of CO2 emissions over the life of the contract.

“A growing number of companies are shifting to renewable energy, and we want to support them on their path towards carbon neutrality. There is a dynamic market for corporate PPAs in Europe, and we want TotalEnergies to take a strong leadership position”, said Julien Pouget, Senior Vice President Renewables at TotalEnergies.

This contract with Air Liquide follows other Corporate PPAs signed earlier this year by TotalEnergies with Orange, Microsoft and Merck.

TotalEnergies, renewables and electricity

As part of its ambition to get to net zero by 2050, TotalEnergies is building a portfolio of activities in renewables and electricity that should account for up to 40% of its sales by 2050. At the end of 2020, TotalEnergies’ gross power generation capacity worldwide was around 12 GW, including 7 GW of renewable energy. TotalEnergies will continue to expand this business to reach 35 GW of gross production capacity from renewable sources by 2025, and then 100 GW by 2030 with the objective of being among the world's top 5 in renewable energies.

About TotalEnergies

TotalEnergies is a broad energy company that produces and markets energies on a global scale: oil and biofuels, natural gas and green gases, renewables and electricity. Our 105,000 employees are committed to energy that is ever more affordable, clean, reliable and accessible to as many people as possible. Active in more than 130 countries, TotalEnergies puts sustainable development in all its dimensions at the heart of its projects and operations to contribute to the well-being of people.

About Lampiris

Lampiris is the third largest supplier of renewable energy and gas in Belgium. The company supplies approximately one million connections and offers various solutions for self-consumption (by installing solar panels) and electric mobility. Lampiris is a 100% subsidiary of TotalEnergies.

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Enabling optimum use of existing data

Cloud-based applications are providing opportunities for more resilient and flexible network management options, enabling them to make better use of existing data, writes Alan Cunningham, subject matter expert at technology specialist Ovarro.

Several sectors ― such as oil and gas, broadcast, transportation, power and process ― are under pressure to make operations more efficient, but in many cases ageing IT systems are halting progress. With budget constraints, meaning the replacement of all legacy systems is not an option, advancements in cloud-based analytics tools are providing cost-effective operational enhancements in areas like alarm system management.

2021 07 28 124253Technology provider Ovarro is working in partnership with several companies across a range of sectors to develop software tools that enables them to gain clearer insights into what is happening in their processes and internal networks. In many cases the new tools are utilising data that has already been captured, but has not been streamlined or managed effectively. 

“A lot of our clients talk about being data rich, information poor,” explains Alan Cunningham. “They’re collecting vast amounts of data out in the field from various devices, such as remote terminal units, but they do not have the tools to allow them to see the wood for the trees.

“If they can better use what is already being collected, they will be able to manage their operations far more efficiently without the expenditure of replacing legacy assets.

“A supplier could launch a fantastic piece of technology, but if a customer needs to invest heavily in capex products to see the benefits it might not be a big seller. If they can take information that already exists and see historical patterns, it becomes more powerful.”

One example of this is AlarmVision, a software-as-a-service (SaaS) application that presents real-time dashboards, which analyses the stream of alarms coming into a company’s control room from its telemetry system. SaaS applications are cloud-based and can be accessed via any device with an internet connection, as opposed to a software product that is entirely installed on a device or network.

AlarmVision dashboards give a measure of control over alarms, based on internationally recognised key performance indicators, and allow action to be taken to help operators maintain or gain control. The ability to gain real-time, or backwards-looking, analysis of how the control room is operating against the standards provides an insight into whether there is a risk of critical alarms being missed. 

Users can also identify the root cause of the largest proportion of alarms being generated on their system – for example, a faulty piece of equipment could be causing 10 per cent of total alarms on a given day. For instances like this, it gives companies and municipalities insight to action and prioritise resources.

However, missing any of these alarms, because they are swamped by the nuisance alarms, could be catastrophic for customers, the environment and the company. In fact, in the worst-case scenario, this could also lead to penalties or even prosecutions which must be avoided.

If these insights, provided by AlarmVision, have enabled a control room to act on the network to reduce the noise — the nuisance alarms — they are far less likely to miss the most important alerts. And when the noise goes quiet, there is a chance to see what is real versus what is nuisance.

Looking ahead, Ovarro’s next-generation analytics tools are also being designed as SaaS programmes to reduce customer costs in configuration, maintenance, support and upgrade. While additional functionalities are currently being developed to add to AlarmVision, Ovarro’s end goal is to completely remove alarms from the equation.

Ovarro wants to enable companies to be fully predictive and to be looking at how an alarm can be predicted before it becomes an alarm, moving companies from a reactive model to a proactive model. This is where Ovarro wants to take its alarm management system, as this is the direction the oil and gas, broadcast, transportation, power and process sectors need to be moving in.

More information about AlarmVision can be found here.

About Ovarro
Ovarro is the new name for Servelec Technologies and Primayer. Ovarro's technology is used throughout the world to monitor, control and manage critical and national infrastructure.
Our connected technology is always there, always on. Secure, proven, trusted; integrating seamlessly with our clients’ assets. Collecting and communicating data from some of the most remote locations and harshest environments on the planet. Enabling businesses to work smarter and more effectively.
Ovarro works with customers across water, oil & gas, broadcast and transportation to help monitor, control and manage their assets.

Leading materials supplier, Goodfellow, has announced the launch of a worldwide exclusive range of ultrafine wires, including microwires of Copper, Nickel, Platinum and more.

The full range, which has been launched to meet the demand for miniaturisation across a range of industry sectors, can be used in a wide range of applications, including biological sensors and medical devices, as well as smart devices, aerospace and aviation.

The new portfolio incorporates a variety of different metal bases such as Copper and Nickel, several precious metals including Gold, Silver, and Platinum, and alloys such as Iron-based alloys. These products have a diameter less than 1 μm and a continuous glass insulation coating, produced by a unique casting method.

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Goodfellow Global Marketing Manager, Joel Aleixo, comments: “Miniaturisation is a hot topic within almost any industry sector right now. Whether that’s aerospace and electronics or the medical engineering field. The continuous demand for components that are smaller, lighter, more precise and efficient has led to the development of several micromanufacturing processes and techniques – and thanks to the hard work of the technical team at Goodfellow, we are proud to introduce these wires.”

Goodfellow Technical Manager, Aphrodite Tomou, comments: “Here at Goodfellow, we’re well known for closely following these technological advancements, whilst keeping the pace of all these diversified and evolving research and industry trends.”

The micromanufacturing of ultrafine wires raises some challenges due to the mass reduction frequently compromising their mechanical, thermal and electrical properties. However, the glass insulation in this new range provides high electrical strength, a wide operating temperature range (from -100 ° C to over 400 ° C), chemical inertia, radiation and pressure resistance. These properties are paramount in emerging technologies.

Goodfellow has collaborated with Eliri with the intention of offering custom made ultrafine insulated wires and ultrafine bare wires too. With this alongside the new off-the-shelf range, the Company aims to facilitate any research or industrial project. These products are now part of the catalogue range which enables the Company to meet the efficient delivery expectations of these fast-paced industries.

For information on the ultrafine wires, visit www.goodfellow.com/news-article/the-launch-of-innovative-ultrafine-wires/ or contact the Goodfellow Sales and Service team on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Customers are encouraged to contact a member of the Goodfellow This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to discuss specific application requirements.

About Goodfellow
With over 6,000 customers supported by a worldwide network of offices, agents and distributors, Goodfellow is a leading global supplier of metals, alloys, ceramics, glasses, polymers, compounds, composites and other materials to meet the research, development and specialist production requirements of science and industry. The Company has an extensive range of 70,000 catalogue products in multiple forms available off the shelf, most subject to free delivery within 48 hours and with no minimum order quantities. Goodfellow also offers a comprehensive range of bespoke processing services, effectively operating as an extension of a customer’s production team in order to develop custom-fabricated components in any quantity required.

Goodfellow’s in-house team comprises fellow scientists and engineers with extensive knowledge of materials and processing. Through their technical expertise and a supporting range of specification tools, the Company has built an unrivalled reputation for helping to find solutions to even the most challenging of research problems. All of their products are underpinned by ISO 9001 quality accreditation.

Variohm EuroSensor has launched a new variant of its well-proven ETP21 series temperature sensor that fulfils the demanding specifications required by the railway industry. The ETP21R builds upon the pedigree of Variohm’s EPT21 sensors that have gained a solid reputation for value, long life and high performance across many industries including autosports, heavy engineering and hydrogen production. Based on the well proven PT100 measurement element and with 17-4PH stainless steel wetted components, the EPT21R has been tested for compliance with EN 61373 standards for shock and vibration as well as electromagnetic compatibility to EN 50121-3-2 and salt mist test according to EN ISO 9227-NSS. With a measurement range of -40 to +125 °C and a maximum static operating pressure up to 160 bar, the sensor has a 4 ... 20 mA output and a total error of +/- 2.0% FSO over a temperature range of -20°C to +85°C.

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Variohm’s new ETP21R features a robust 22 mm diameter stainless-steel housing with sealing to IP6X9K (EN 606029), a G1/4A-E pressure connection and an M12x1 round electrical connector for straightforward installation for railway rolling stock and apparatus applications. In addition to shock and vibration ratings of 1000 g/11 msec. and 16 g peak/20 to 2000 Hz respectively, the ETP21R’s wide supply voltage range (min. 14,4 V, max. 33,6 V), short-circuit and reverse voltage protection as well as a 100 MΩ isolation resistance at 710 VDC ensures reliable and trouble-free operation. Detailed product information is available for download from the Variohm website.

With its own design and manufacturing capability and distribution partnerships with globally leading sensor suppliers, Variohm EuroSensor offers comprehensive sales and application support, and stock availability across a wide range of position, force, pressure, load, and temperature sensor technologies for demanding measurement application solutions in industry, construction, agriculture, motorsports, medical, research and more. For further details call +44 (0)1327 351 004, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or visit www.variohm.com.

About Variohm EuroSensor
Variohm EuroSensor is a manufacturer, distributor and supply chain partner providing complete sales and application support across a comprehensive range of position, force, pressure, load, and temperature sensor technologies - for demanding measurement applications across industry, construction, agriculture, motorsports, research and more.

International technology group ANDRITZ has received an order from First Hydro Company, UK, covering a contract for the supply of six new spherical valves for the Dinorwig pumped storage plant in Llanberis, North Wales, United Kingdom. First Hydro Company is owned 75% by ENGIE and 25% by Brookfield.

The first two valves will be installed in mid-2023, and the other four in mid-2025.

ANDRITZ's scope encompasses the design, manufacture, supply, installation, and commissioning of six spherical valves with a diameter of 2,500 millimeters and a pressure of 60 bar, including governors and the fire protection system.

With a total installed capacity of about 1,728 MW, Dinorwig is one of the largest pumped storage plants in Europe and provides balancing services including reserve and response. At peak, water flows through the turbines at 360m3 per second - the equivalent volume of a typical 25-meter length swimming pool.

  Dinorwig pumped storage plant in Llanberis, North Wales, United Kingdom © ENGIE/ First Hydro Company Dinorwig pumped storage plant in Llanberis, North Wales, United Kingdom © ENGIE/ First Hydro Company

The new ANDRITZ spherical valves will contribute to maintaining the overall availability of the entire plant, which has been in operation for nearly 40 years. Dinorwig plays a vital role in the safeguarding of Great Britain’s national grid.

First Hydro placed great confidence in ANDRITZ as a recognized worldwide specialist for spherical valves. ANDRITZ is proud to be part of the refurbishment project for Dinorwig power station.

ANDRITZ GROUP
International technology group ANDRITZ offers a broad portfolio of innovative plants, equipment, systems and services for the pulp and paper industry, the hydropower sector, the metals processing and forming industry, pumps, solid/liquid separation in the municipal and industrial sectors, as well as animal feed and biomass pelleting. The global product and service portfolio is rounded off with plants for power generation, recycling, the production of nonwovens and panelboard, as well as automation and digital solutions offered under the brand name of Metris. The publicly listed group today has around 26,950 employees and more than 280 locations in over 40 countries.

ANDRITZ HYDRO
ANDRITZ Hydro is one of the globally leading suppliers of electromechanical equipment and services for hydropower plants. With over 180 years of experience and an installed fleet of more than 470 GW output, the business area provides complete solutions for hydropower plants of all sizes as well as services for plant diagnosis, refurbishment, modernization and upgrade of existing hydropower assets. Pumps for irrigation, water supply and flood control are also part of this business area’s portfolio.

The SGS metals and minerals trade commodities group has seen a rising demand for testing services to meet client requirements. To facilitate the needs of our clients, we are thrilled to announce that construction of our new, state-of-the-art laboratory began in April this year.

This expansion, which is expected to be completed by December 2021, will double the capacity and improve turnaround time of our current operations – ensuring that we can continue to provide a best-in-class service for all our clients.

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Our laboratory in Spijkenisse, located near the port of Rotterdam, already offers a broad range of testing services for the metals and minerals industry. We perform analyses on non-ferrous and ferrous products such as ores, industrial minerals, concentrates, intermediate products and high purity metals. Our services include, among others, sample preparation, TML/FMP, wet chemistry analysis, XRF, ICP OES, AAS, electrogravimetry and fire assay.

This exciting construction project will allow the team to further improve its global position within the industry. Frans van Croonenborg, SGS Business Manager Natural Resources, Minerals Commodities, Benelux and Germany, commented, "By continuing to invest in the laboratory's facilities, we are committing to increase our operational excellence – provide our customers with fast and wide-ranging testing services. Our employees are excited about the new facility and SGS's continued commitment to offer the latest technologies to the global industry."

About SGS

We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. Our 89,000 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

Timothy Harvey, Chief Executive Officer and Founder of NTree, which promotes and markets metals Exchange Traded Commodities, comments on the recent unrest in South Africa and the potential impact on the supply of platinum group metals (PGMs):

“In the PGM world, South Africa is a superpower, responsible for 78% of global platinum production and 37% of global palladium production. However, despite the size of its reserves and share of global production, the country is often beset by supply disruption concerns. The recent rioting and looting on the back of the arrest of former president Jacob Zuma once again highlights the potential for disruption to South African supply of key minerals.

ntree logo“In 2020 South African mining disruptions from power outages and Covid-related mining closures resulted in platinum and palladium production declining approximately 25% and 13% respectively. Whilst it appears that the recent rioting has not affected the production of platinum and palladium, the widespread violence disrupted ports in Durban and Richards Bay, as well as key rail lines between Johannesburg and Durban, and the N3 highway connecting Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal provinces.

“In a tight metals market which is expected to get even tighter as the world transitions to clean energy, the supply chain vulnerability in one of the largest global metal producers is a major risk and one that is difficult to hedge. This naturally begs the question, is there a risk premium on the supply of South African PGMs and do the supply forecasts for the clean energy transition metals incorporate the risks of disruption in emerging markets?”

NTree

NTree provides sophisticated investors with an education, advisory, and distribution service to access global commodities through a range of active and passive funds.  It will promote the GPF ETCs, providing investors with relevant and current information on metals so that they can make informed investment decisions.

www.ntree.co.uk / www.metal.digital (for commodity-focused material)

Sustainably sourced

Good Delivery Rules’ set by LBMA, LPPM, and LME for precious and base metals are universally acknowledged as the de facto international standard for due to the strict criteria that apply to responsible mining operations and protection of human rights.

LBMA established the Responsible Gold Guidance for Good Delivery Refiners that follows the five-step framework due diligence of the OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals.

Global Palladium Fund

The Global Palladium Fund was created to make the world’s precious, base and rare-earth metals accessible to everyone and to advance the development of world-changing technologies in essential areas such as aerospace, electronics, and the automotive. We care about our planet deeply and stand ready to ensure that its resources are spent wisely where they are needed most.

GPF is proud to be supported by Nornickel. Its products are in high demand across the globe and it has operations in the Russian Far North, Finland and South Africa. 

For more information, visit: www.gpf.global

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