Graphene Nano Share Discussion Threads

[via con] 25/5/2016 08:09

Excellent news, especially as the RNS specified the order value and allows us to extrpolate that further orders should be at least 3 times the $198,684 for MDP´s other wells (12 to 14 wells over 2 years).

A few more orders like this and GRPH might put itself back into profitability.

GLTA

[amt] 25/5/2016 07:27

They originally said 3 Wells, so better than expected, which makes pleasant reading.

[kenone] 25/5/2016 07:21

Let's hope this order is just the tip of the iceberg ? If it's adopted in Myanmar it hopefully will be in demand worldwide .

[leedskier] 25/5/2016 07:08

25 May 2016

Graphene NanoChem PLC
("Graphene NanoChem" or the "Group")

Commercial Deployment in Myanmar

Graphene NanoChem (AIM:GRPH), the international provider of nanotechnology performance enhancing solutions for global industries, is pleased to announce that, following a successful series of field trials, the Group has received a firm commitment for the deployment of PlatSurF, its oilfield recovery additive, in a 2 year 16 - 18 wells drilling programme in Myanmar for a leading oil and gas company ("Myanmar Drilling Programme").

Highlights:

· New commercial territory entered in burgeoning Myanmar
· Latest PlatSurF win is testament to the quality of product range
· First purchase order valued at US$198, 864 - deployed for use in 4 wells

PlatSurF, a nano-emulsion fluid, is used to remove residues, remediate oil blockages and improve hydrocarbon flow passages in open-hole or cased-hole drilling, in order to improve production rates in previously damaged wells by reducing wastes and residues generation.

The first commercial order received for the Myanmar Drilling Programme, valued at US$198, 864, will be deployed for use in 4 wells in Q2 and Q3 2016. The Group shall receive the remaining purchase orders for the balance wells over the next 12 - 18 months.

[2350220] 24/5/2016 09:30

Ta Leeds and Rob67

[rob67] 24/5/2016 09:26

Past full year releases suggest sometime in June I would guess.

[2350220] 24/5/2016 09:04

Thanks for the link Leedskier, but this is what I was on about insofar as I could only see historic events rather than those coming up this year.
The Top forecast event coming up is dated 31 December 2015.

Not a big issue, was just interested if there was anything due in the coming months.

All the best,
John

[2350220] 23/5/2016 18:43

Hi Leedskier,
I wanted to have an idea of when interim results or finals or AGMs are due etc, so had a look on GRPH's site (Financials tab), but the only info I could find was historic info for 2015 & 14.
Sorry if this is a daft question, but do you know where I should look for future dates, proposed dates?

All seems very interesting news in the posts above.

All the best,
John

[leedskier] 23/5/2016 12:53

I wonder if GRPH is providing the University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus with the graphene for this research?

[leedskier] 23/5/2016 12:27

This is the video put out by GRPH's local company in 2012 before listing in 2013 ....Clearly GRPH had already done its research.

[leedskier] 23/5/2016 12:23

23 May 2016 11:04 am

Graphene-based nanolubricants a performance leap from current motor oils, Malaysian research team finds


Recent research has shown that adding nanoparticles to automotive lubricants significantly enhances some of these fluids’ properties. These tests have revealed that the inclusion of such nanofluids – synthesised using carbon nanotubes and various metallic, oxide and ceramic nanoparticles – enhances a lubricant’s ability to conduct heat, lubricate and protect components from wear-and-tear.

Thus far, nanofluids employing carbon nanotubes have shown the best results, but a team of Malaysian scientists say a superior option may be on the cards. Researchers from the University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus and Taylor’s University are examining the effects of adding graphene nanoflakes to various commercially available lubricants.

Graphene is an incredibly strong one-atom-thick layer of carbon with excellent thermal and electrical conductivity properties. The team found that adding just 0.01% graphene nanoflakes to the total mass of a lubricant improved its thermal conductivity by 17%, with almost no changes in viscosity.

service car

The enhancement of the lubricant’s thermal properties generally varied according to the size, concentration and heating rates of the graphene nanoflakes used, they report. The researchers believe that the enhanced thermal properties are due to graphene’s large surface area and even distribution, among other things. Improved thermal conduction means a lubricant is better able to carry heat away from an engine.

Abdul Khaliq Rasheed of the University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus is optimistic that graphene-based nanolubricants could last around 20% longer than the currently available 5,000 and 10,000 km motor oils. Aside from helping protect engines better, such lubricants may even cost less, because adding nanoparticles could reduce the amounts of other additives currently required, he explained.

The main challenge for researchers now is to develop a complete nanoparticle-based formula that measures up to industry standards. The researchers are also planning to investigate graphene’s impact on automotive coolants and electronic cooling.

[mdvorkin] 22/5/2016 21:08

Seems the CEO is attempting to do his best to sell the company's products.



Debt restructuring opens new avenues for Graphene Nanochem
Friday, 06 May 2016 12:02

Graphene Nanochem (GNC) CEO Jespal Singh Deol describes the implications of its debt re-structuring and future plans for the company.


Graphene Nanochem, the nanotechnology company, recently announced its plans to rationalise the business and restructure its short term debt. Speaking in an exclusive interview with Oil Review Africa, the company Deol said that the successful implementation of the debt restructuring plan is expected to significantly reduce the group’s debt balance and interest rate expense, which will have a positive impact of strengthening the group’s balance sheet. This will further allow them to utilise the operating cash flows in the near term for advancement of the recalibrated business plan rather than repayment of debt and focus on available resources and growth strategies.

“With the repayments mapped against the recalibrated business plan of the group this will enable us to realign the business portfolio to focus on solid, higher margin and longer term opportunities in oilfield chemicals and water treatment solutions,” he said.

Deol explained that the use of nanoprocesses and nanomaterials to enhance the performance of its products sets Graphene Nanochem apart from competitors. He said that their products work faster, allowing for HTHP operations without the need for expensive additives.

Future plans

Deol revealed, “GNC goes to market through a partnership-based model. We partner with global supply chain giants that control access to markets and enable our products to form part of the integrated offerings that are provided by them.”
He added that with current joint ventures providing market access in 23 countries and 67 locations globally, GNC will continue this strategy by crystallising partnerships with market leaders in industries outside oil and gas, including the water treatment sector.

The African market

“The African market is a compelling value opportunity. The requirements for energy and clean water are very large as many parts of Africa represent an underserved market place,” according to Deol.
The CEO pointed out that GNC is already in North Africa with presence in Egypt, Algeria along with Nigeria and DR Congo and now through their partnership strategy they intended to consolidate their presence in South Africa and Mozambique by the end of 2016.

Latest products

Graphene Nanochem’s latest products in the market include Graph Solve and Plat Clean.

Graph Solve is a product that enables onsite treatment of cuttings and negate the need for transportation of solids for disposal lowering the cost of waste management overall for the customers. Plat Clean enables chemical-free alternatives to current treatment methods for disinfection of drilling water.

[juleshoddy] 22/5/2016 16:37

...or me to be able to post a link correctly? :

[juleshoddy] 22/5/2016 16:35

But can it make GRPH's share price bounce?

[miavoce] 16/5/2016 19:35

No, not GKP. Just a good opportunity to top up a long term holding where the price has drifted down to a very attractive price due to lack of recent news flow (short term investors therefore getting bored and moving on, and the price falling). I would have liked to hold GRPH longer (another 6-12 months) but the opportunity to top up at a low price was too good to miss for what I hope will be a substantial long term winner.

[the white rabbit] 16/5/2016 19:10

I wonder if he sold GRPH to buy GKP in the spike. aha.

[leedskier] 16/5/2016 14:03

Thanks for letting us know. Good luck with your new investment.

[miavoce] 16/5/2016 13:53

Hi Leedskier

the two large trade were mine, placed this morning. I needed to free some funds for a purchase elsewhere and selling GRPH was my best option (which is a shame as they look like they are steadily recovering).

I'm pretty sure the price will recover over the next day or two - just a blip.

[leedskier] 16/5/2016 12:09

The global oil market has flipped to a deficit sooner than Goldman Sachs Group Inc. had expected.

A decline in production driven by unexpected supply disruptions as well as sustained demand have led to a “sudden halt” to the market surplus, Goldman analysts including Damien Courvalin and Jeffrey Currie wrote in a report dated May 15. That’s prompted the bank to raise its U.S. crude price forecast to $50 a barrel for the second half of 2016 from a $45 estimate in March.


Bloomberg - Goldman Surprised by Sudden Oil-Market Turn

[leedskier] 16/5/2016 11:47

The two large trades were marked 'ok' which means that the reporting of the trades was delayed following a request to the Stock Exchange.

So these two trades could account for the volatility last week.

It is bizarre however that a couple of hundred thousand shares spooks the MM when the total value of the two trades was so modest.

This lack of technical liquidity on Aim is the point being made on Friday.

[rob67] 16/5/2016 11:39

Under attack again today I see

[marketeer4] 13/5/2016 21:59

Rob, it may be small numbers but it is probably making somebody serious money over time.
Leedskier, the spreads seem to be controlled by the robots on a daily basis.
AIM is broken and nobody is interested in repairing it.

[rob67] 13/5/2016 08:14

Ridiculous manipulation this week! Makes no sense for the small numbers involved.

[leedskier] 11/5/2016 09:11

Funny how two simultaneous automated trades were at different spreads. Do robots even control Aim share prices?