Cement News tagged under: India
Indian port modified norms for handling imported limestone02 January 2024, Published under Cement NewsPorbandar Port has made some changes in handling raw materials for cement and other industries. Porbandar is a medium-sized port on India's west coast, in the Saurashtra region of Gujarat state, and is owned and operated by the state-owned Gujarat Maritime Board (GMB). An interim measure pending issuance of new guidelines, subject to periodic review, has set a minimum limestone cargo discharge rate from a vessel lying at berth at Porbandar Port at 7000tpd. This refers to Gujarat Maritime... |
UltraTech Cement acquires 26% stake in Clean Max Terra29 December 2023, Published under Cement NewsUltraTech Cement has entered into a share subscription and shareholders agreement to acquire 26 percent equity shares of renewable energy company Clean Max Terra. The equity investment is up to INR202.5m (US$2.44m). Clean Max Terra, based in Mumbai, India, is a special purpose vehicle to set up 50MW AC/75MW DC solar power project on a captive basis in Saraipali Village, Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. The mostepve is part of UltraTech Cement’s strategy to meet its green power target ... |
Ambuja Cement to add 1GW of renewable energy22 December 2023, Published under Cement NewsAmbuja Cement ( Adani Group ) has announced a plan to add 1GW of solar and wind generation capacity. The company will invest INR60bn (US$72m) in solar and wind projects in two Indian states. The line-up of renewables includes a 600MW solar PV project and a 150MW wind project in Gujarat, as well as a 250MW solar PV project in Rajasthan. Ambuja Cement said the addition of solar and wind generation capacity will be achieved by the FY25-26 while the company reach 200MW of renewable capacity... |
Shiva Cement announces resignation and appointment22 December 2023, Published under Cement NewsIndian cement producer Shiva Cement Ltd has announced the resignation of Rajendra Prasad Gupta as non-executive director of the company. He will also cease to be chairman/member of the committees constituted by the Board of Directors. Aged 75, Mr Gupta has expressed his intention to retire to spend more time with his family and other commitments. Shiva, which is part of JSW Cement , has also named Shouvik Chakraborty as an additional non-executive, non-independent director, as agreed ... |
Ambuja Cements appoints new CHRO20 December 2023, Published under Cement NewsAmbuja Cements has appointed Manoj Kumar Sharma as its new chief human resources officer (CHRO), effective from November this year. In his new position, Mr Sharma will be responsible for succession planning, HR transformation, leadership development, HR strategy, executive coaching, and talent management. He joins Ambuja from Adani Electricity where he held the role of senior executive vice president of Human Resources. He has also previously worked at Adani Green Energy, Adani Po... |
Ambuja Cements announces green power investment18 December 2023, Published under Cement NewsAmbuja Cements has announced plans to invest INR60,000m (US$723m) in renewable energy, resulting in green power accounting for 60 per cent of its energy requirements. According to the company, 1000MW of solar and wind power projects are planned, including a 600MW solar power project and a 150MW wind project in Gujarat, along with a 250MW solar power project in Rajasthan. This will be achieved by FY25-26 in addition to the company’s existing 84MW of solar and wind power. Ambuja is also ... |
Adani Group commits to investment in Bihar15 December 2023, Published under Cement NewsThe Adani Group has announced plans to invest an additional INR87,000m (US$1046m) in the Indian state of Bihar. The money will be spent across a number of sectors, including its cement business. So far Adani has invested around INR8500m in the Bihar region but plans to create an additional 10,000 jobs in the state through its spending plans, according to The Telegraph. “Bihar is now an attractive investment destination in the country. We are currently present in logistics, gas distribu... |
UltraTech targets 85% green power by 203014 December 2023, Published under Cement NewsUltraTech Cement aims to increase the share of green energy in its total energy mix from the current 22 to 60 per cent by FY25-26 and 85 per cent by 2030. According to its Managing Director, KC Jhanwar, the company has been consistently scaling up the green energy mix in its total power requirement over recent years with the aim of meeting its entire electricity requirement from renewable sources by 2050. To help meet this target, UltraTech has invested in a number of new initiatives ... |
Ramco Cements enhances Kolimigundla clinker capacity13 December 2023, Published under Cement NewsThe Ramco Cements Ltd (RCL) has increased clinker capacity at its Kolimigundla works in Andhra Pradesh, India, by debottlenecking its pyroprocessing system. The debottlenecking process has increased clinker capacity at cement plant by 0.65Mta to 3.15Mta, a company executive told local press. The Kolimigundla plant is now operating at full capacity. The official added that the expansion of the Odisha grinding unit from 0.9Mta to 1.8Mta is expected to be commissioned in January 202... |
SaltX Technology and Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Ltd begin EAC pre-study11 December 2023, Published under Cement NewsSaltX Technology and Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Ltd have started initial work on a pilot plant for electric cement production in India. With the collaboration having been initiated in June 2023, the partnership aims to complete a joint pilot plant for electrically produced cement by 2024, incorporating SaltX's Electric Arc Calciner (EAC) technology at one of Dalmia's existing plants. SaltX's visit to India last week marks the beginning of the project and forms the basis for the pre-study wo... |