Cement News tagged under: Environmental
Cement 2 Zero project completes trial melt06 October 2023, Published under Cement NewsThe first trial melt has been completed as part of the innovative Cement 2 Zero project, which aims to develop the world’s first zero-emissions cement on an industrial scale. The collaborative project is seeking to advance the decarbonisation of the construction, cement and steel sectors by ensuring the process can be scaled up from laboratory to pilot plant. Partner organisations include the Materials Processing Institute, University of Cambridge, CELSA Steel UK, Atkins, Balfour Beatty, Day... |
Cementos Molins completes Sant Vicenc dels Horts modernisation06 October 2023, Published under Cement NewsCementos Molins celebrated the inauguration of its upgraded facilities in Sant Vicenç dels Horts , Barcelona, Spain, on 5 October 2023. The event witnessed the presence of the Minister of Business and Labour of the Generalitat of Catalonia, Roger Torrent. The company's investment exceeding EUR6.6m encompasses a comprehensive office building renovation, the installation of 1455 self-consumption photovoltaic panels, green space redesign, and the introduction of a new plant for alterna... |
GGBS slag cuts 408Mt of CO2 from UK's OPC production in 202205 October 2023, Published under Cement NewsIn 2022, around 38.5Mt of ferrous slag were produced in the European Union and the UK. Approximately, 99 per cent of this could be used primarily as a building material and in fertilisers. This means that the by-products of the steel industry have substituted more than 1.1bnt of natural rock in the period from 2000-22. In addition, the use of granulated blastfurnace slag, replacing Portland cement clinker, in cement avoided the emission of 408Mt of CO 2 over the same period. Last year... |
JSW Cement begins EV pilot project04 October 2023, Published under Cement NewsIndia-based JSW Cement has acquired five electric trucks from the Murugappa Group as part of a pilot project to transition to the use of EV trucks. According to JSW Cement, the trial is being carried out on the route of manufacturing operations in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. “JSW Cement has procured the current EV trucks from Murugappa Group. Upon successful completion of the pilot project, the company aims to transition to EV trucks to support its in-bound and out-bound logistics op... |
CEMEX and Star Cement collaborate to recycle concrete waste03 October 2023, Published under Cement NewsCEMEX UAE , has signed a cooperation agreement with Star Cement Co LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of UltraTech Cement Ltd , India which aims to recycle concrete waste in the construction industry. Through the partnership, the companies will deploy new solutions to manage and reuse concrete waste by using advanced and environmentally-safe practices. Furthermore, CEMEX will provide low-carbon by-products to Star Cement , helping it to reduce the carbon footprint of the built environment.... |
CCUS technology has GB4bn investment potential for UK economy by 203003 October 2023, Published under Cement NewsAccelerating deployment of carbon capture and storage in the UK could secure around GBP40bn (US$48.7bn) of inward investment by 2030, a new study of the technology’s potential reveals. The Carbon Capture and Storage Association’s (CCSA) new Delivery Plan has examined the pipeline of potential projects across the United Kingdom to identify the economic opportunities available and threats to successful deployment. Since the plan was last updated in March 2022, the number of carbon capture a... |
DOE funds C-Crete Technologies US$2m to develop cement-free concrete03 October 2023, Published under Cement NewsC-Crete Technologies is developing a method for using carbon dioxide captured at industrial sources or from the air as an ingredient in its cement-free concrete, in work accelerated by US$2m of funding from the US Department of Energy (DOE). "The DOE funding will help propel C-Crete's already eco-friendly product into the exceptional category of carbon-negative building materials, possibly the first pourable, ready-mix concrete product to achieve this longtime goal of the industry," the c... |
Titan sets out growth targets for 202602 October 2023, Published under Cement NewsMembers of T itan Cement International SA’ s management team have presented the company’s strategic directions and growth targets set for 2026, that aim to shape the future of the group and drive long-term stakeholders’ value. Based on a performance-driven local operating model and supported by fast-paced execution, the company sets its strategic priorities for capturing green growth during the period 2023-26. “ Strengthen the portfolio by growing our US and Europe attractive positions... |
LafargeHolcim Bangladesh sets up rainwater storage for the community02 October 2023, Published under Cement NewsLafargeHolcim Bangladesh Ltd ( Holcim group ) inaugurated a “Rain Water Harvesting for Safe Drinking Water for the Community” project near its plant in Chhatak , Sunamganj, on 29 September 2023. The availability of safe drinking water in Chhatak has always been a community concern. In most cases, the community people have to collect water from the pond and other sources, which is unsafe to drink and leads to various waterborne diseases, according to the company. LafargeHolcim Banglades... |
MNZ Cluster signs MoU with Peak Cluster29 September 2023, Published under Cement NewsThe Morecambe Net Zero (MNZ) Cluster, a planned carbon dioxide storage facility off the coast of Barrow-in-Furness, has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore storage opportunities for CO 2 captured by the Peak Cluster. Together, MNZ and Peak Cluster will accelerate the UK’s journey to net zero. Peak Cluster is a collaboration decarbonising the heart of the UK’s cement and lime industry. Located in Derbyshire and Staffordshire along with neighbouring industries ... |