Every time we snap a photo for Instagram, write an assignment on our laptops, or fly a drone in the park, a little-known metal is making the magic happen: cobalt. The naturally occurring trace element has been used for hundreds of years to color glass and ceramics, but these days it is highly sought after …
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Whether you’re turning on a light, cooking dinner, or cranking up the heat on a cold winter night, chances are liquefied natural gas (LNG) is helping you get the job done. As global markets pivot away from coal to cleaner energy solutions, LNG is playing an increasingly larger role in the energy mix. With no …
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It may seem ironic that a city sitting in the middle of a country that’s 95 percent desert would be called “the gardens.” But if you look at present-day Riyadh, you’ll realize the name befits its role as the political and financial capital of Saudi Arabia, teeming with energy and new opportunities. Samsung C&T’s Trading …
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A few years ago, people would not have believed if you had told them that palm kernel shells (PKS) would one day become a promising green energy resource and trade commodity. Indeed, merchants have been trading in palm oil since at least 3000 BCE, with most regarding PKS as a completely unimportant by-product. But as time …
Anyone who has studied the Industrial Revolution will remember learning about the rapid rise of coal and its pivotal role in powering newly developed steam engines, machines, and factories back in the late 18th century. Burning coal has since been an incredibly easy and convenient way for people to generate warmth and electricity, benefiting countless …
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We now have at our fingertips a legion of goods we can order from countries outside of our own. Books, snacks, clothes, you name it. They can all be delivered straight to our doorsteps within a matter of days with just a few clicks online. As consumers, we may occasionally marvel at the spanking pace …
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This is the fifth installment in a series of articles profiling the people and the businesses at Samsung C&T’s branch offices around the world. The following story focuses on Samsung C&T’s office in Accra, Ghana. Please refer to the fourth installment for information about Samsung C&T’s office in Lima, Peru. Traveling the vast region of West …
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The continued rise of urbanization, industrialization and mass consumption, coupled with a steadily increasing population, has created an insatiable demand for energy. Unfortunately, many traditional energy production techniques are quite labor intensive and pose risks to the earth’s environment. Therefore, many countries are now following a new trend with their energy production policies – one that’s more …
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Humankind has come a long way. It has zipped through the Stone, Bronze, and Iron ages, and now appears to be living in the “Plastic Age.” Look around your home, the streets outside, your workplace, and you’ll find it hard to identify a single space free of plastic. Affordability and versatility have made plastic an …
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This is the fourth installment in a series of articles profiling the people and the businesses at Samsung C&T’s branch offices around the world. The following story focuses on Samsung C&T’s office in Lima, Peru. Please refer to the third installment for information about Samsung C&T’s office in Hong Kong. Back in 2013, the global economy …
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