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S&P Global Energy Expands Cement, Clinker and SCM Price Assessment Coverage to Meet Demand from Global Construction and Decarbonisation Markets
S&P Global Energy, the leading independent provider of information, data, analysis, benchmark prices and workflow solutions for the commodities, energy expansion and energy transition markets, today announced the launch of 16 new Platts cement, clinker, granulated blast furnace slag (GBFS) and related freight price assessments, effective May 7. The expanded coverage is designed to bring greater price transparency across key regional markets in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Asia, and the Am
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