Cement News tagged under: Environmental
Car tyres drive energy for UAE cement unit01 February 2008, Published under Cement NewsThe National Cement Company has achieved a regional first by using old car tyres to generate energy for cement production. ‘We can use all heavy plastics, tyres, hydraulic hoses, water pipes,’ Helal said. ‘It generates energy similar to that produced by oil.’ At this stage, however, the tyres only supplement oil, comprising 10 per cent of the fuel. Helal explained large quantities of the raw material generated excessive gases which upset the chemical balance. But as technology improves he... |
Pakistan’s Government engaged in efforts to combat climate change31 January 2008, Published under Cement News* Environment secretary says Pakistan has potential for carbon credits’ generation * Developed countries had agreed to reduce emissions by 5.2 percent under Kyoto Protocol The government is actively engaged in international efforts to combat climate change, as Pakistan is a party to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and has ratified the Kyoto Protocol. Ministry of Environment Secretary Ejaz Ahmed Qureshi said this on Wednesday while inaugurating a workshop on ‘Carbo... |
Indocement clarifies waste position30 January 2008, Published under Cement NewsPT Indocement Tunggal Prakarsa Tbk. (Indocement), wishes to clarify the allegation noted in the local Jakarta Press that our company has violated environmental laws by running a dangerous waste removal business without the requisite technology. Indocement’s receiving, handling and burning of waste is carried out under strict supervision and in full compliance with Indonesian regulations as well as international practices. Cement kilns are widely used for a large range of waste and hazardou... |
Pakistan goes green25 January 2008, Published under Cement NewsFauji Cement Company Ltd, Islamabad ordered first RDF Production Plant in Pakistan At the beginning of 2007, MVW Lechtenberg, Germany started to analyse the possibilities for the production of refuse derived Fuels (RDF) from Municipal solid waste in Pakistan. The main focus was the availability, quantities and qualities of the land filled waste. In a 3-Step plan, the complete system for the use of refused derived fuels from Municipal solid wastes in the existing 3.700 tpd clinker pla... |
BCA: UK cement industry expresses serious concern over uncertainty surrounding EU ETS plans25 January 2008, Published under Cement NewsThe UK cement industry today responded to the EU Commission’s statement on the future of the European Emissions Trading Scheme. In a statement issued today by the British Cement Association’s (BCA) Chief Executive, Mike Gilbert, the industry praised Europe’s desire to lead on global climate change, but expressed serious concern that the balance of effort has yet again been placed on manufacturing industry with little recognition of the potential impact on international competitiveness. As ... |
Holcim Awards: application deadline approaches24 January 2008, Published under Cement NewsThe closing deadline for award submissions is drawing near. The Holcim Awards for Sustainable Construction will only accept applications for this prestigious award until February 29, 2008. The Holcim Awards are an international competition to recognize designs that meet current needs for housing and infrastructure, as well as create innovative, future oriented, and tangible sustainable construction projects around the world. The competition is an initiative of the Swiss-based Holcim Foun... |
Group, MGB name Cebu plant safest cement manufacturer in RP23 January 2008, Published under Cement NewsTaiheiyo Cement Philippines Inc. (TCPI) operates the safest mineral processing plant in the Philippines, according to the Philippine Mine Safety and Environment Association (PMSEA) and the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). For the second year in a row, PMSEA and DENR-MGB awarded TCPI the “Safest Mineral Processing Plant” (cement plant category) award during the Safest Mines and Quarries Awards, considered as the Oscars equivale... |
Emission trade ’will hit’ some sectors16 January 2008, Published under Cement NewsMost British businesses will not suffer in competition with foreign companies because of the European Union’s emissions trading scheme, a report has found. But cement, steel, aluminium, chemicals, fertiliser and pulp and paper businesses might be hurt by the scheme, according to the study by the Carbon Trust, a government-funded body charged with helping companies to cut emissions. Some businesses in these sectors will be hit hard because they compete internationally with companies... |
Residents pass more comment on cement factory, South Africa15 January 2008, Published under Cement NewsConcerned residents of the Riebeek Valley have been given a further six weeks in which to comment on plans to build a ZAR3bn cement factory in the area. "We have decided to extend the deadline in response to requests from the community for more time to review fully the draft environmental impact report," said Orrie Fenn, chief operating officer of Pretoria Portland Cement (PPC). This comes after residents complained that the January 31 deadline was not enough time in which to review and co... |
PT Holcim (Indonesia) denies pollution claims15 January 2008, Published under Cement NewsPT Holcim (Indonesia) has denied allegations by a local NGO, IHWaR Foundation, that the firm’s waste removal activities pollute the environment. "We invite journalists and IHWaR to visit our factory in Cibinong, West Java, so they can observe the waste management activities themselves," Jeffry Sani, Holcim corporate communications manager told The Jakarta Post on Monday. Several hours earlier, the Indonesian Hazardous Materials and Waste Research (IHWaR) Foundation told reporters a... |