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Discontinuing the PIX Pellet Nordic Index – Notice of Implementation

As previously announced and following a consultation, Fastmarkets FOEX has implemented the following changes to its PIX Pellet Nordic index:

May 22, 2024
By the Fastmarkets team
Europe Pricing consultations Pricing notice Wood Biomass

For comments and queries, please email hello.foex@fastmarkets.com, indicating “PIX Pellet Nordic Index” in the subject line of the email.

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