Cement News tagged under: Environmental
Fauji Cement signs RDF deal, Pakistan11 August 2011, Published under Cement NewsThe Capital Development Authority (CDA) of Pakistan has made temporary arrangement with Fauji Cement for the disposal of waste from the capital Islamabad. Fauji Cement has installed a Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF) plant at its cement works near the village of Jang, Tehsil Fatehjang, Attock district, which processes solid waste into fuel. The agreement with Fauji Cement is to be executed on a daily basis. As per the agreement, the CDA will transport the waste up to a green belt sector... |
Suez Cement alternative fuel implementation, Egypt10 August 2011, Published under Cement NewsSuez Cement Group of Companies (SCGC) has started the implementation of an integrated alternative fuel (AF) system at Kattameya plant, in collaboration with the Egyptian Environmental Affairs Agency (EEAAA). According to its Environmental Policy SCGC is planning reducing the utilisation of traditional fuels by feeding its kilns with AFs derived from agricultural waste eg rice straw or cotton stalks and municipal wastes. |
Aberthaw Works plans to increase SRF usage, UK09 August 2011, Published under Cement NewsPlans to burn used tyres and plastics for energy at the Aberthaw Cement Works in South Wales industrial plant have been submitted to the Environment Agency for approval. The proposal comes six years after the Lafarge Cement company began using MBM, or meat and bone meal from cows and sheep, as a sustainable waste-derived fuel at its Aberthaw Works. The company’s application to the Environment Agent comes after it sent out 5,000 letters to residents explaining the latest proposals and held ... |
Lucky Cement receives two environmental awards, Pakistan09 August 2011, Published under Cement NewsLucky Cement has been awarded Annual Environment Excellence Award in acknowledgement of the company’s pro-active environmental initiatives and Brand of the Year - 2010 in category of cement, which represents Lucky Cement’s increasing brand popularity, product availability, quality and consistency. Both the Awards were received by Syed Noman Hasan, Chief Operating Officer of Lucky Cement. |
China eyes steel, cement sectors for carbon credit trade04 August 2011, Published under Cement NewsChina is considering plans to cap the greenhouse gas emissions of steel, cement and other industries, paving the way for carbon credit trading in the world’s biggest emitter, a newspaper cited an official as saying on Thursday. The comments from Sun Zhen, a climate official at the National Development and Reform Commission, add to recent signs that Beijing is seriously exploring absolute caps on some high polluting sectors, which would then allow businesses to trade on the right to emit car... |
USA: Lehigh cement given deadline to fix safety violations01 August 2011, Published under Cement NewsState authorities have issued an ultimatum to the oldest cement manufacturer in California, amid growing concern over safety violations. The Lehigh quarry in Cupertino has 30 days to fix environmental and safety violations – first noted in 2006 – or it will no longer be qualified to supply government-funded projects. Lehigh Southwest Cement Co of Cupertino, which produces half the cement used in the Bay Area each year, has until 20 August to resolve regulatory violations first noted in 20... |
ACC launches eco-friendly cement01 August 2011, Published under Cement NewsACC Ltd on Saturday launched Concrete +, its eco-friendly cement, targeting the requirements of individual home builders. Concrete + is produced by grinding OPC 53 grade, which is known for adding strength to structures and processed fly ash, said PN Iyer, Director (sales-south) of ACC Ltd, at a press conference. “Fly ash, a hazardous industrial waste is also used in the making and this helps in conserving natural resources. All in all, it is an eco-friendly product,” said Mr Iyer. Pric... |
Siam City Cement targets increased greener products, Thailand29 July 2011, Published under Cement NewsSiam City Cement targets green products contributing 40 per cent of revenue by 2014. Last year sales of environmentally-friendly products accounted for 32 per cent of the company’s revenue of THB21bn. Managing director Philippe Arto said yesterday that the company had set a strategy to develop green building materials over the coming decade. The company also aims to cut carbon-dioxide emissions from the production process by 12 per cent compared with 2007, he told a seminar on "The New Di... |
Gillard govt ’threatens 1800 cement jobs’ - Australia25 July 2011, Published under Cement NewsAbout 1800 cement industry jobs are at risk from Labor’s carbon tax and proposed new shipping rules, the federal opposition says. Nationals leader Warren Truss says the industry is facing a double whammy under the Gillard government. He says domestic cement manufacturers could be killed off by "dirtier" imports, made cheaper under the carbon tax. "The paradox is Australian cement production is a leader in low-emission technology and any shift to imports will force global CO2 emissions to r... |
Saudi factory fined for violating waste disposal rules20 July 2011, Published under Cement NewsThe Environmental Protection and Development Authority (EPDA) has issue a fine on a cement factory at Ras Khwair in Ras Al Khaimah, Saudi Arabia for violating the procedures and rules governing the disposal of waste. “The authority has ordered the factory to clear the waste and repair the damage as well as bearing the ensuing costs, as per the Federal Law No. 24 of 1999 on the Protection and Development of Environment,” a statement issued by EPDA said. Dr Saif Al Ghais, CEO of the authorit... |