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St Marys Cement to pilot new CO2 absorption system

25 January 2012, Published under Cement News

Toronto-based Pond Biofuels is piloting a new CO2 absorption system at St Marys Cement, Canada. The new equipment will cut greenhouse gases by absorbing dirty stack emissions to grow algae which can subsequently be used in oil production, converted into biodiesel and bioplastics or act as a renewable coal substitute. “Algal biomass can produce the same amount of energy as the equivalent amount of coal, and can be refined to produce higher grade fuels such as diesel and ethanol among ot...

Canada's sustainable goals

20 October 2011, Published under Cement News

Canada’s cement industry is well established and is a home to many of the global producers. While production has dipped in recent years, modernisation is on the minds of plant owners. Tougher environmental legislation has been introduced south of the border and Canadian producers are seeking to improve their carbon footprints in several ways.   Canada’s political fragility is causing some alarm for many economists as the country continues to see its government under pressure. Pr...