Cement News tagged under: Environmental
Concerns raised by South Korean imports of Japanese coal23 October 2014, Published under Cement NewsLee In-young, an opposition spokesman for the New Politics Alliance for Democracy party and member of the National Assembly's Environment Labour Committee, has raised concerns over radioactive-contaminated coal bought by South Korean cement firms. The Environment Ministry received data that between 2011 to 2013 Sangyong Cement Industrial, Tongyang Cement and Energy, Lafarge Halla Cement and Hanil Cement received waste coal from the Japanese government, which was used in the production ... |
Cembureau voices concern over EU GHG targets21 October 2014, Published under Cement NewsOn 23-24 October the European Council will decide on the 2030 climate and energy framework, including targets for GHG emissions reduction, renewables and energy efficiency. The targets are expected to impose a 43 per cent cut for ETS sectors, placing a significant additional burden on these sectors when compared with non-ETS sectors, which have a 30 per cent reduction target, according to Cembureau, the European cement association. The association further says that the targets “do not... |
Ras Al Khaimah-based cement company sees temporary environmental shutdown20 October 2014, Published under Cement NewsThe UAE Ministry of Water and Environment has closed a Ras Al Khaimah cement factory in Khor Khuweir for a month. The plant has not complied with rules under Cabinet Resolution No 24 of 2011, relating to the protection and development of the environment. Ministry spokesmen Ghanem Al Shamsi said the decision came after specialists from the external audit department visited the facility and reported a number of violations, according to local newspaper The National. |
HeidelbergCement recognised as 'best improver'17 October 2014, Published under Cement NewsHeidelbergCement has been honoured as the 'best improver' in disclosure of environmental information among the 350 largest-listed companies in the Germany-Austria-Swittzerland (DACH) region by the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). HeidelbergCement now ranks among the top five companies in the energy and materials sector. The company received the accolade during the CDP Leadership Award Conference & Ceremony, held in Munich yesterday. Accepting the award, Rob van der Meer, public affairs di... |
Cemex Lloseta completes environmental upgrade17 October 2014, Published under Cement NewsCemex’s 0.804Mta Lloseta plant in Mallorca, Spain, has concluded its US$16m environmental upgrade. The work included noise abatement systems, paving roads for heavy traffic as well as erecting covered raw material and coal storage silos. The plant also raised alternative fuel use from five to 35 per cent and installed more efficient burners, effectively reducing CO2 emissions by 3.8 per cent per tonne of clinker between 2006-14. The company now emits some 80,000t of CO2 less than in 2006. |
Cemex launches Dominican Republic solar power plant16 October 2014, Published under Cement NewsCemex announced the launch of a 1.5MW power plant to supply renewable energy to its cement plant in San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic. Cemex said the initiative is part of its commitment to sustainability, to contribute to reduce its carbon footprint and mitigate the impact on climate change. "The contribution represents 1.5MW that will allow us to produce 2.2MkW per year, which equals the energy consumed by 2000 homes", said Cemex cement plant operations director Jesus García Cár... |
Egypt: Suez Cement to close Tourah Factory 106 October 2014, Published under Cement NewsSuez Cement Co has voluntarily agreed to close its Tourah Factory 1 to comply with the local government's policy to reduce the number of facilities that do not meet environmental standards. The Egypt-base producer has instead chosen to invest in excess of EGP500m in environmental mitigation measures at its Tourah Factory 2, local newspaper Al Mal News said yesterday. |
Suez Cement plant to switch to coal19 September 2014, Published under Cement NewsItalcementi Group is looking to find a long-term solution to the fuel shortage problems it faces in Egypt with its subsidiary Suez Cement. Suez Cement needs to find a reliable fuel source for its cement plants to keep its 18 per cent of local cement sales. The Suez plant will use coal next November, while two of the group’s its other factories in Tora and Helwan will start in two years' time, said Suez Cement Co CEO, Omar Mehanna. “We will begin using coal to generate energy for cement prod... |
Fujairah factory operations suspended for environmental violations18 September 2014, Published under Cement NewsThe UAE’s Ministry of Environment and Water (MoEW) has ordered the suspension of operations at a cement factory in Fujairah for one month due to violations of Cabinet Resolution No 24 (2011) for environmental protection, according to reports by Gulf News. “The ministry is strictly implementing laws and regulations that promote environmental protection and sustainability, a press release issued by the ministry said on Tuesday. The MoEW regularly conducts inspections in collaboration with l... |
Four Holcim (US) Inc plants awarded Energy Star®15 September 2014, Published under Cement NewsHolcim (US) Inc. announced that four of its plants earned the US Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) ENERGY STAR®. "Holcim is grateful to, once again, be awarded for our commitment to sustainability," said Filiberto Ruiz, president and CEO of Holcim (US) and Aggregate Industries US. "We understand how important it is for our facilities to have corporate values in place that help protect the environment and we recognize that this should be a priority each and every day." This marks the ... |