Cement News tagged: Environmental
Fauji Cement opens 8.8MW solar power plant
In its quest to obtain self-sufficiency in power generation, and with the objective of using clean and green energy, Fauji Cement has held an inauguration ceremony at its Wah cement plant , Pakistan. The company's MD, Qamar Haris Manzoor, inaugurated the company's new 8.8MW solar power plant. This will reduce 10,000t of CO 2 emissions, which is equivalent to planting 15,000 trees, claims t...
Ambuja Cements and ACC lead the way on water positivity
Ambuja Cements and ACC are leading the way in water positivity, according to a report in Business Standard. Over the last 20 years both companies have put initiatives in place to not only address water conservation in their production processes but also tackle water scarcity across India. Globally, Ambuja Cements is the only cement producer that has been recognised for its leadership in...
SigmaRoc to install Aqualung carbon capture unit
SigmaRoc has signed an agreement with Aqualung Carbon Capture AS, a leading membrane carbon capture and separation technology provider, to install SigmaRoc’s first carbon capture facility in the first quarter of 2023. The agreement will allow for the installation of a carbon capture membrane technology solution across all SigmaRoc’s operational kilns following initial installation at one ki...
Ecocem launches breakthrough technology ACT
Ecocem is launching ACT, a breakthrough cement technology, which combines a range of technical innovations with the use of widely available low-carbon materials to decarbonise the production of cement by as much as 70 per cent, while enhancing the strength and durability of the concrete it is used to manufacture. ACT is fully scalable and can be deployed globally. It can be produced within e...
Yutong and SCG Cement Group sign MoU
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for Thailand’s first 5G+ autonomous driving smart green mine project has been signed between Chinese vehicle company, Yutong Mining Equipment, and SCG Cement of Thailand. The signing of the first green smart mine project in southeast Asia is an important achievement for Yutong Mining Equipment in the overseas market. Under the terms of the MoU, Yuton...
N+P French Subcoal® plant obtains environmental and construction permits
The N+P Group, industry’s decarbonising expert, successfully obtained the environmental and construction permits for its new Subcoal ® Production facility at the industrial platform Isbergues (62) in Hauts-de-France, France. The total lead time of the permit process from application preparation to permit granting has been limited to little more than a year thanks to the contributions and effo...
Bestway Cement receives Pioneer Award
Pakistan’s Bestway Cement has been awarded the ‘Carbon Neutralisation Pioneer Award’ by LONGi Green Energy Technology Co Ltd, the largest solar panel manufacturer in the world, in recognition of the cement producer’s commitment to renewable energy. Bestway is the country’s second-largest cement producer with a cement production capacity of 12.9Mta. Not only was it acknowledged for introdu...
UltraTech Cement to take excess RDF waste
The Manali Municipal Council (MC) has sent letters to the Kullu MC along with the Bhuntar and Banjar Nagar Panchayats, asking them not to send garbage to the waste treatment plant at Rangri in Manali, from 1 December, citing the excessive accumulation of waste at the local plant. Further, orders have also been issued to the company operating the plant not to accept rubbish from any other pla...
CEMBUREAU calls for "thorough debate" on CCUS
Although there has never been a more exciting time for carbon capture, EU policies need to provide a predicable regulatory framework and allow for a strong business case, according to Koen Coppenholle, CEO of CEMBUREAU. Recent months have seen significant headway in carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) in the EU, with a large number of pilot and demonstration projects launched, so...
Hanson reports another carbon capture breakthrough
Hanson has demonstrated another ground-breaking carbon capture process, this time at its Ribblesdale cement works in Clitheroe, Lancashire, UK. The team proved that enforced carbonation of recycled concrete paste (RCP) within the plant’s existing wet scrubber allows for a high CO2 uptake within less than 30m, preventing emissions entering the atmosphere. During the trial 15t of industri...
Cemex announces new CCUS projects
CEMEX has announced that it is implementing several new carbon capture, utilisation, and storage (CCUS) projects throughout its global cement operations as it seeks to accelerate its implementation of the game-changing technology as part of its decarbonisation roadmap. CCUS can be the final step to reaching net-zero CO2 after current levers, relying on existing and proven strategies, are ...
Holcim US fined for dust emissions
Holcim US is to pay US$100,000 in fines for air pollution violations following reports of large clouds of cement dust leaving its factory in Theodore , Mobile County, USA. According to Al.com, Holcim US has agreed with the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) to play the fine and comply with its permit requirements to “prevent fugitive dust emissions.” Multiple complaint...
Titan America completes conversion to low-carbon cement
Titan America LLC is proud to announce the full conversion of its cement plants to the production of Type IL Portland-limestone cement, a low-carbon construction material. Titan Cement Group has committed to limit global warming to 1.5˚ C and deliver net zero concrete by 2050. Titan America highlighted that it is the first US-based cement company to fully convert to Type IL cement and is ...
Bamburi Cement celebrates eco-friendly certification
Bamburi Cement Kenya has secured an eco-friendly cement range certification for its four brands after achieving 30 per cent lower carbon dioxide (CO2). Speaking at the launch of the certification, Bamburi Cement Managing Director, Seddiq Hassani, called the accreditation a milestone for the company in establishing its efforts towards the global climate change obligations of net zero emission...
CEMEX sets "most ambitious" decarbonisation goals in the industry
CEMEX has a “promising medium term outlook”, according to Fernando A González, chief executive officer. Speaking at the company’s 2022 CEMEX Day on 16 November, Mr González said the markets in which the company operates are seeing strong demographics and urbanisation trends, along with “pressing needs for more resilient and sustainable infrastructure, buildings and homes”. With 10Mta of c...
Holcim Romania to develop solar power project
Holcim Romania is developing a photovoltaic park with an installed capacity of 1MWp at its cement plant in Alesd , Bihor County. The solar power project is co-financed within the “Energy programme in Romania”, having Innovation Norway as program operator. The main results targeted by the project include the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by 383t of CO 2 /year and energy produced f...