Trading & Investment

Passion & Expertise: Secrets of a successful career switch
May 18, 2023
As the global energy market continues to transition towards clean energy, both the energy industry and individuals are changing their own career focus accordingly. Samsung C&T Trading & Investment Group is also strengthening its diverse eco-friendly business portfolio, including with the solar power business, rechargeable battery materials, and hydrogen, in line with the global trend […]

Getting to know EVs
May 10, 2023
The global EV market is set to expand more than eightfold by 2028 EVs are not only an eco-friendly option, they are also relatively safe as they must pass safety tests EV batteries can be recycled, and Samsung C&T supplies some of their recovered resources The recent return of the Chicago Auto Show in its […]

Getting to know hydrogen, Part 2
May 2, 2023
Around 40 national hydrogen strategies have already been released or are in development Hydrogen holds great potential for applications such as transportation and power generation The hydrogen economy could produce jobs as well as cutting carbon emissions Hydrogen is growing as a key clean energy solution, as we saw in the first part of our […]

Getting to know Hydrogen, Part 1
April 14, 2023
Green hydrogen, produced using renewable energy, is seen as a key part of limiting global warming The green hydrogen market is already growing rapidly in line with falling production cost Samsung C&T has already signed several green hydrogen cooperation agreements As global energy demands continue to weigh on the world, there is ongoing pressure to […]

Getting to know Stainless Steel
March 28, 2023
At a glance Stainless steel is an alloy of iron, carbon and chromium – but there are over 100 types In addition to its many advantages that benefit various applications, stainless steel is 100% recyclable Samsung C&T operates stainless steel production plants Look around the average home and you’re bound to find stainless steel. It’s […]

How a trading company can achieve solar success
February 17, 2023
At a glance Together with wind energy, solar power could generate nearly 70% of the world’s electricity by 2050 Solar project development requires years of patience, negotiations, and the careful assessment of risk factors Samsung C&T continues to grow its solar project development business in the U.S. and plans to expand elsewhere too As much […]

Tides of supply and demand: Carrying LNG where it’s needed
January 31, 2023
At a glance LNG has become “the most geopolitically important fuel” recently The size and scope of LNG shipping has soared since the 20th century Samsung C&T is involved in the LNG business through joint venture investments and agency Few commodity markets have attracted attention quite like liquefied natural gas (LNG) in recent times. Developments […]

Breaking through the headwinds of 2023
January 18, 2023
If there’s one word that summarizes fears for the global economy 2023, it’s “recession.” While some analysts see a global recession as inevitable due to various international shocks, others are finding reasons for optimism once we reach the second half of the year – including ebbing inflation, slowing rate hikes, and China’s reopening following a […]

The role of machine learning in trading
January 5, 2023
You may have heard data being referred to as the new gold or perhaps even the new oil, as it’s clear that companies around the world are considering data as a vital commodity. Data can be very useful for trading companies because using data the right way can help them source and move key physical […]

Spotlight on the role of a trader
December 13, 2022
When people around the world imagine what a trader does, they might think of different jobs. For instance, some would think of financial asset trading, perhaps inspired by the tense drama of movies or TV shows. But when we refer to traders at a trading company like Samsung C&T’s Trading & Investment Group, we are […]