Cement News tagged under: Environmental
Carpatcement to invest EUR15m this year15 January 2014, Published under Cement NewsCarpatcement Holding, part of HeidelbergCement, plans to invest around EUR15m this year in energy efficiency, environmental projects and staff development. "Regardless of difficulties on the Romanian market, which we have considered, we have always pursued developing our presence in Romania in the long run. Although at times we have had to reduce activity, investments have remained a priority in terms of business growth and sustainable development," company general manager Florian Aldea sa... |
Holcim Philippines, lnc. scoops environmental award31 December 2013, Published under Cement NewsHolcim Philippines, Inc. received eight awards at the Annual National Mine Safety and Environment Conference (ANSMEC) Awards Nights, including the highest honour for excellence in environmental management, safety and health, and social and community development. Holcim Philippines’s plant in Lugait, Misamis Oriental received the Presidential Mineral Industry Environmental Award (PMIEA), while the company’s facilities in Bacnotan, La Union Norzagaray, Bulacan and Davao City received Platinu... |
China: new Guangdong carbon market sees lively trade20 December 2013, Published under Cement NewsThe largest carbon market in China began yesterday with cement firms eager to take part in early deals. Anhui Hailuo bought 20,000 carbon permits from the new energy arm of power producer Huadian Energy Co. Debut trading on the China Emissions Exchange in Guangzhou went through in line with market expectations at CNY61 (US$10.04). Early trade on the Guangzhou market surpassed full-day totals during the launches of the country’s three other carbon exchanges. There were a total of 120,000 p... |
UK: Cemex quarry expansion gets go-ahead despite opposition19 December 2013, Published under Cement NewsCemex UK faces opposition to its plans to extend its Hyndford Quarry into a zone surrounding New Lanark, near the picturesque Falls of Clyde, Scotland. Campaigners opposed to plans to build a quarry next to the World Heritage Site have vowed to fight on after the scheme was given the go-ahead by planning authorities on the local council. The controversial scheme was passed despite opposition from community groups and the reservations of 20 members of the Scottish Parliament, who signed a m... |
USA: Union Bridge plant earns EPA ENERGY STAR® Certification19 December 2013, Published under Cement NewsLehigh Hanson Inc's plant in Union Bridge, MD, has earned the US Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) prestigious ENERGY STAR certification, which signifies that the facility performs in the top 25 per cent of cement plants nationwide for energy efficiency and meets strict energy efficiency performance levels set by the EPA. "At the Lehigh Cement plant in Union Bridge, we are committed to operating in a safe and environmentally responsible manner," said Kent Martin, plant manager. "Earni... |
Indocement’s Palimanan plant wins Gold PROPER rating16 December 2013, Published under Cement NewsPT Indocement Tunggal Prakarsa has once again been awarded a Gold Rating by the government’s Pollution Control, Evaluation and Rating (PROPER) programme, for environmental achievements at its Palimanan factory in Indonesia. The company's Citeureup and Tarjun factories, meanwhile, received the Green Rating. The awards were presented by Environment Minister of Indonesia, Balthasar Kambuaya to Kuky Permana, director of Human Resources & CSR, Budiono Hendranta, GM, of the Palimanan factory and ... |
Indocement’s Palimanan plant wins Gold PROPER rating16 December 2013, Published under Cement NewsPT Indocement Tunggal Prakarsa has once again been awarded a Gold Rating by the government’s Pollution Control, Evaluation and Rating (PROPER) programme, for environmental achievements at its Palimanan factory in Indonesia. The company's Citeureup and Tarjun factories, meanwhile, received the Green Rating. The awards were presented by Environment Minister of Indonesia, Balthasar Kambuaya to Kuky Permana, director of Human Resources & CSR, Budiono Hendranta, GM, of the Palimanan factory and ... |
Australia: Kandos Cement plant set to be dismantled13 December 2013, Published under Cement NewsAn application to demolish parts of the Kandos Cement Works will be considered at Mid-Western Regional Council’s meeting next Wednesday. The demolition would allow for the future use of the site, although some structures are said to have significant historic and cultural importance for the town. Cement Australia has submitted the application to demolish some structures, gut and fill voids below surface level, remove waste at the cement works site at Jamison Street, which closed in 2011. T... |
US September shipments up 14% YoY10 December 2013, Published under Cement NewsTotal shipments of Portland and blended cement in the United States and Puerto Rico in September 2013 were 7.9Mt, up by 14 per cent in September 2012, latest data from the USGS shows. Shipments for the year through September were up by about four per cent to 61.6Mt. The leading Portland cement-producing states in September were Missouri, Texas, California, Michigan and Florida, in descending order, accounting for about 43 per cent of total shipments for the month. The leading consuming sta... |
Holly Hill awarded EPA Energy Star, USA09 December 2013, Published under Cement NewsHolcim (US) Inc announced that its Holly Hill plant in South Carolina has earned the US Environmental Protection Agency’s Energy Star for the fourth consecutive year. “It is with great pride that once again Holly Hill is recognised by the EPA validating the commitment that our management team and employees have to protect the environment,” said Joe McFalls, Holcim Holly Hill plant manager. "I'm proud of their dedication and proud to work for a company that values efforts to protect the en... |