Cement News tagged under: Alternative Fuels
Cemex Mexico recognised for its environmental strategy10 June 2014, Published under Cement NewsCemex Mexico has been recognised for its achievements in the reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and use of alternative fuels in its operations by the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources of Mexico (SEMARNAT) and the government of the Mexican state of Nuevo Leon. As part of the Greenhouse Gas Effect Program in Mexico (Programa GEI México), SEMARNAT granted Cemex Mexico the GEI-2 award for its progress in the management of GHG emissions and compliance with a verified invento... |
Holcim Mexico to implement biomass firing at Orizaba06 June 2014, Published under Cement NewsHolcim Mexico plans to use biomass from the coffee, paper and brewing industries as energy source for its kilns. The initiative will help the cement producer to reduce its carbon footprint. The alternative fuel will be used from August onwards in its Orizaba works in Veracruz. “The reduction of the environmental footprint, which includes the reduction of CO2 emissions, is one of priorities in [Holcim’s] business strategy. The biomass programme seeks to increase the use of alternative ... |
Project Slite 75%03 June 2014, Published under Cement NewsRecent years have seen HeidelbergCement’s Slite cement works in Sweden steadily increase its use of alternative fuels to the 40-45 per cent mark. However, HeidelbergCement’s global substitution target of 30 per cent by 2020 has provided Slite with the impetus to raise fuel substitution to an ambitious 75 per cent. By Jan Theulen, HeidelbergCement, Belgium and Per Ole Morken, Slite cement plant, Sweden. The work of Slite’s project team resulted in lifting the plant’s alternative fuel r... |
APCMA budget proposals02 June 2014, Published under Cement NewsThe All Pakistan Cement Manufacturers Association has proposed a number of incentives to facilitate the industry ahead of tomorrow’s 2014-15 Budget announcement. Among the budget proposals from the APCMA, it has called on the government to abolish the Federal Excise Duty on cement (currently FED400/t) in a phased manner, and reduce general sales tax (GST) from 17 to 12.5 per cent. Officials from the country’s Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) stated that the government promised cement ma... |
Cementos Cosmos lodges alternative fuels appeal23 May 2014, Published under Cement NewsCementos Cosmos has lodged an appeal with Andalusia’s Committee of Environment and Spatial Planning as the cement producer was denied an amendment to its Integrated Environmental Authorisation for the Niebla plant. The amendment, if granted, would allow Cementos Cosmos to burn waste-derived fuel, replacing fossil fuels. Cementos Cosmos is appealing on the grounds that the burning of such fuel would not materially alter the purpose of the plant, ie as producer of cement, and therefore, there... |
GCC’s Pueblo plant starts TDF usage23 May 2014, Published under Cement NewsGCC’s Pueblo plant in Colorado has begun utilising tyre-derived fuel (TDF) in its manufacturing process. The plant team is targeting an eventual fuel replacement of 50 per cent of calciner fuel, which equates to 30 per cent of total fuel. The company expects to replace 40,000tpa of coal. GCC plans to further investigate available fuels and raw materials to further its sustainability program, reduce environmental impacts and make its operations more eco-efficient. |
Philippine producers step up alternative fuels efforts14 May 2014, Published under Cement NewsPhilippine cement producers are stepping up their efforts to increase their use of alternative fuels in a bid to reduce production costs and minimise environmental impact. “Energy makes up 63 per cent of cement production cost, or 40 per cent of total cost in operations. We must find alternatives that will be beneficial not only to us but to the environment as well,” Ernesto Ordoñez, president of the Cement Manufacturers' Association of the Philippines (CeMAP) told the Manila Bulletin. ... |
South Valley seeks alternative energy sources13 May 2014, Published under Cement NewsEgypt-based producer South Valley Cement is seeking alternative energy sources as securing sufficient fuel to operate production facilities has become one of its key challenges. Speaking at a press conference earlier this week, the company said it has prepared studies for the use of coal and agricultural wastes. However, company officials said the application of alternative energy sources suggested by the government will take at least 12 months. South Valley Cement said it would requ... |
Titan America's waste-to-fuel initiative, USA14 April 2014, Published under Cement NewsTitan America has begun turning selected wastes into alternative fuel for use at its Pennsuco plant in Medley, Florida. The company works with a unit of Republic Services in Fort Lauderdale that collects refuse from businesses, mostly in Broward County. Initially, Republic Services expects to provide more than 1000t of materials monthly to the Titan plant, according to daily newspaper Sun-Sentinel. By next year, Titan America hopes to replace 30 per cent of the coal at the plant with alte... |
Hima outlines sustainability initiatives, Uganda02 April 2014, Published under Cement NewsUgandan producer Hima Cement has outlined ambitious sustainability plans focussed on five main pillars. The company, owned by Kenya’s Bamburi Cement and part of the Lafarge Group, said the plan will be a key focus this year. Projects will be aimed at improving the areas of operational cost management, environmental conservation, job creation, health and safety and community development. Hima Cement's general manager, Daniel Pettersson, told AllAfrica.com that as global market demands chan... |