Cement News tagged under: Environmental
Listed Saudi firms see 3.8% increase in 2014 sales02 March 2015, Published under Cement NewsSales of the listed cement firms in Saudi Arabia grew by 3.8 per cent to hit SAR13.5bn (US$3.6bn) in 2014 compared to SAR13bn in 2013, according to a report published by Al-Hayat daily said. Net profits rose by 6.10 per cent in the year to SAR6.2bn compared to SAR5.83bn in the previous year, the report added. Meanwhile, the National Committee for Cement Companies (NCCC) said the volume of demand on cement is poised to grow by four per cent to reach SAR59.5Mt in the current year compared to... |
Cemex creates Cemex Energia20 February 2015, Published under Cement NewsCemex announced today the creation of Cemex Energia, an energy division that aims to develop a portfolio of power projects that will supply about 3-5 per cent of Mexico's electricity needs over the next five years. “We are very enthusiastic about Mexico’s energy sector future, and we will leverage on our experience in developing projects that benefit the country,” said Fernando A Gonzalez, CEO of Cemex. First milestone The first milestone achieved by the new unit is the signing of a jo... |
Cement Association of Canada welcomes BC government action on Carbon Tax19 February 2015, Published under Cement NewsThe Cement Association of Canada (CAC) welcomes the British Columbia (BC) government's efforts to improve the province's carbon tax. The BC Carbon Tax is applied only to domestically produced cement while imported cement from the US and Asia is exempt, resulting in net losses to both the BC economy and the broader fight to reduce GHGs, the CAC notes. With local manufacturers facing higher costs under the carbon tax, cement imports from jurisdictions without a carbon policy have risen signifi... |
Cuba introduces low-carbon cement in Guantánamo18 February 2015, Published under Cement NewsThe production of domestically-developed low-carbon cement has started in the Cuban province of Guantánamo. The new type of cement blends PP350 Portland cement with activated clay and crushed limestone. Dr Iván Machado López of the Structure and Materials Research and Development Centre (CIDEM) of the Central University of Las Villas explained the product is the result of years of investigation led by Dr Fernando Martirena and that the technology allows to reduce clinker use by half as we... |
PCA: as oil prices fall, cost of asphalt is on the rise18 February 2015, Published under Cement NewsDespite falling oil prices, the cost of paving with asphalt continues to rise across the US. A recent analysis from the Portland Cement Association (PCA) shows that asphalt prices have reached record highs during the last six months. Oil prices declined 44 per cent in the second half of 2014, and during the same period asphalt prices increased 1.5 per cent. A decline in asphalt prices has yet to materialise given six months of data since the beginning of the oil price decline, the normal la... |
CAC applauds Ontario government's leadership on Climate Change13 February 2015, Published under Cement NewsThe Cement Association of Canada (CAC) commends the Wynne Government for its 'comprehensive and thoughtful' discussion paper on climate change, Ontario's Climate Change 2015, released yesterday by the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change. The CAC agrees that how to plan, build and power our communities to transition to a low-carbon and resilient economy needs to be rethought. "As a sector that plays a significant role in providing solutions for buildings, transportation and ener... |
CAC applauds Ontario government's leadership on Climate Change13 February 2015, Published under Cement NewsThe Cement Association of Canada (CAC) commends the Wynne Government for its 'comprehensive and thoughtful' discussion paper on climate change, Ontario's Climate Change 2015, released yesterday by the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change. The CAC agrees that how to plan, build and power our communities to transition to a low-carbon and resilient economy needs to be rethought. "As a sector that plays a significant role in providing solutions for buildings, transportation and ener... |
Three Holcim Philippines plants receive energy efficiency accolade05 February 2015, Published under Cement NewsThree cement plants owned by Holcim Philippines have been commended by the Department of Energy (DOE) for their respective energy saving initiatives. The Bulacan facility received its third consecutive Outstanding Award under the Don Emilio Abello Energy Efficiency Awards. The Lugait works in Misamis Oriental achieved its first Outstanding Award, while Holcim's Bacnotan, La Union plant received a citation. A total of 91 companies were recognised at the awards held in December. Holcim Ph... |
MPA and Bumblebee Conservation Trust re-affirm commitment to work together23 January 2015, Published under Cement NewsThe Mineral Products Association (MPA) and the Bumblebee Conservation Trust (BBCT) have re-affirmed their commitment to work together through renewing their Memorandum of Understanding (MoU, originally signed at the end of 2012. The MoU aims to ensure the good work of both organisations continues and develops, including facilitating access to quarry sites for monitoring, advising and educating quarry staff on measures that help bees, including creation of suitable habitat and training qua... |
MPA and Bumblebee Conservation Trust re-affirm commitment to work together23 January 2015, Published under Cement NewsThe Mineral Products Association (MPA) and the Bumblebee Conservation Trust (BBCT) have re-affirmed their commitment to work together through renewing their Memorandum of Understanding (MoU, originally signed at the end of 2012. The MoU aims to ensure the good work of both organisations continues and develops, including facilitating access to quarry sites for monitoring, advising and educating quarry staff on measures that help bees, including creation of suitable habitat and training qua... |