Cement News tagged under: Environmental
FECTO Cement lease extended, Pakistan04 September 2012, Published under Cement NewsFECTO Cement has obtained another 30 years’ extension to its lease. The lease agreement has been controversial since it was granted to the cement factory by former dictator, General Zia-ul-Haq. According to sources in the Capital Development Authority, the cement factory falls in a National Park Area consisting of the Margalla Hills, the Rawal Dam, and the adjoining green areas. The factory has also been causing concern due to alleged erosion of land and environmental pollution resulting in ... |
Holcim to employ more co-processing in China23 August 2012, Published under Cement NewsHolcim will focus on co-processing technology to get ahead in China’s competitive market. The Swiss major views China as a valuable market where its profits improve in future years. "The current market is flat. As the market continues to flatten, the nature of competition will change. The values of sustainability and environmental performance will play a much bigger role for a company's further development," said Ian Thackwray, Holcim's president for Asia-Pacific and South Africa. Holc... |
USA: Buzzi Unicem trials use of hazardous waste fuel at Cape Girardeau plant23 August 2012, Published under Cement NewsA series of trials is underway at Buzzi Unicem’s Cape Girardeau cement facility in an effort to use more hazardous waste as fuel. The company invested US$1m in the project, aimed at cutting its operating expenses by replacing more of its coal with alternative fuels. For about 20 years, the company, formerly known as Lonestar Industries, has used hazardous waste as fuel to heat its kiln. In June, its hazardous waste permit was modified by the Environmental Protection Agency and the Missour... |
China: State Council plans to invest CNY2.366tn over 2011-15 on energy conservation23 August 2012, Published under Cement NewsChina plans to invest about CNY2.366tn (US$372.5bn) in projects for energy conservation and carbon-emissions reduction over the 2011-15 period, the State Council, said in a statement. The statement, which was issued to ministries and provincial-level governments on 6 August but only released to the public this week, didn't disclose the amount already invested or how much would be spent over the coming years. The projects supported by the investment will help save on 300Mt of standard c... |
India: “Cement factories must adhere to safety norms to check pollution”20 August 2012, Published under Cement NewsCement factories should play a vital role in checking pollution by strictly adhering to specified norms, said D Vasudevan, former chief inspector of factories and advisor to National Safety Council-Tamil Nadu chapter. At the inauguration of a two-day training programme on ‘health and safety management in cement industries’, organised by Tiruchi sub-committee of National Safety Council on Friday, Mr Vasudevan expressed satisfaction over the strict implementation of safety norms on the cement... |
Indian producers sign pact signed to support low-carbon cement investments08 August 2012, Published under Cement NewsIndian cement majors, including ACC Ltd, Shree Cement Ltd and Ultratech, have signed a co-operation pact to support low-carbon investments in India, Business Line India report. The pact was signed in Geneva with member companies of the World Business Council (WBC) for Sustainable Development’s Cement Sustainability Initiative and International Finance Corporation (IFC). Under the pact, a Low Carbon Technology Roadmap for the Indian cement industry is to be launched this year-end. “This w... |
Indian producers sign pact signed to support low-carbon cement investments08 August 2012, Published under Cement NewsIndian cement majors, including ACC Ltd, Shree Cement Ltd and Ultratech, have signed a co-operation pact to support low-carbon investments in India, Business Line India report. The pact was signed in Geneva with member companies of the World Business Council (WBC) for Sustainable Development’s Cement Sustainability Initiative and International Finance Corporation (IFC). Under the pact, a Low Carbon Technology Roadmap for the Indian cement industry is to be launched this year-end. “This w... |
Holcim Philippines to construct waste heat facility06 August 2012, Published under Cement NewsHolcim Philippines will construct a waste-to-energy facility to reduce the demand for coal as a cement plant fuel in Davao City. Roland Van Wijnen, chief operations officer of Holcim Philippines, said that the facility will include structures and buildings which are aimed at storing more rice husks, identified as a viable fuel alternative for the cement plant. The plant consumes about 600t of coal to power its cement plant, and only about five per cent are alternative fuel. “Coal eats up... |
Eight Pakistan factories issued with environmental notices06 August 2012, Published under Cement NewsThe Environment Protection Department (EPD) has issued notices to eight cement factories across the Punjab over the last week for failing to install devices to mitigate dust pollution levels. The notices were issued under Section 12 and Section 16 of the Punjab Environment Protection Act 2012. The notices were issued after a month-long survey, initiated after three cement factories in Chakwal – DG Khan Cements, Bestway Cements and Pakistan Cements – were found not using the electrostatic p... |
Eight Pakistan factories issued with environmental notices06 August 2012, Published under Cement NewsThe Environment Protection Department (EPD) has issued notices to eight cement factories across the Punjab over the last week for failing to install devices to mitigate dust pollution levels. The notices were issued under Section 12 and Section 16 of the Punjab Environment Protection Act 2012. The notices were issued after a month-long survey, initiated after three cement factories in Chakwal – DG Khan Cements, Bestway Cements and Pakistan Cements – were found not using the electrostatic p... |