#160: Joe Raia (Abaxx Technologies) - Building a New Commodities Exchange, Futures Contracts & LNG: The Investment Case in Plain Sight

Greetings, and welcome back to the podcast. This episode, we are joined by Mr. Joe Raia - Chief Commercial Officer of Abaxx  Commodities Futures Exchange and Clearinghouse - a new Singapore based futures Exchange that is a wholly owned subsidiary of Canadian based Abaxx Technologies, a CBOE Canada listed technology company that aims to build tools for better commodity benchmarks for the energy transition. Joe is a Former Managing Director, Head of Global Commodity Futures at Goldman Sachs and Global Head of Energy and Metals Futures and Options and CME/NYMEX. Prior to his tenure at the exchange, he was the Managing Director and Global Head of Energy Markets, RJ O’Brien & Associates.He holds a Bachelor of Science from SUNY Maritime Academy, and was a licensed US Merchant Marine Captain.Among other things we discussed building a new commodities exchange, futures contracts & the investment case for LNG.Enjoy.Like the interviews & podcasts ? Consider subscribing hereThis podcast episode is sponsored by Connate Water Solutions.Do you need cost effective water sourcing options to supply your next drilling or completions program?Connate Water Solutions is a specialized hydrogeology company focused on water well drilling, testing and water management services in Western Canada and Texas.Contact [email protected] or www.connatewater.com for more details.This podcast is sponsored by Headracingcanada.comLooking for high performance ski gear this winter? In partnership with 4x-Olympian Manny-Osborne Paradis, Headracingcanada.com is offering the lowest prices possible through its online storefront, by passing brick and mortar savings to customers. Check out  Headracingcanada.com for more info on high performance gear for the upcoming ski season.      Support the show