Cement News tagged under: Indonesia
Robust cement sales growth for Indonesia in May12 June 2024, Published under Cement NewsCement sales in Indonesia amounted to 5.678Mt in May. This is an increase of 11.2 per cent YoY compared to the 5.008Mt reported a year earlier. Regional sales reported growth across all areas led by Kalimantan where the development of Indonesia’s new capital, Nusantara, is ongoing. Sales there rose 32.2 per cent YoY in May to 475,672t up from 359,758t. Local dispatches in Bali-Nustra rose 23.9 per cent YoY to 346,822t from 280,184t. Java, the country’s largest market, saw sales rise 12.4 ... |
Indocement starts work on 15MW solar power plant04 June 2024, Published under Cement NewsIndocement officially commenced the operation of the ground-mounted solar power plant at its Tarjun factory in Indonesia on 22 May 2024. The inauguration was attended by Chairman of the Managing Board of Heidelberg Material, Dr Dominik Von Achten, Member of the Managing Board of Heidelberg Materials , Roberto Callieri, President Director of Indocement, Christian Kartawijaya, Director of Indocement, Hasan Imer, Hølger Morch, Antonius Marcos and General Manager of Tarjun Factory, Agus ... |
Indonesia: strengthening its green agenda03 June 2024, Published under Cement NewsAs the Indonesian cement market returns to growth, driven by an expanding economy, the country’s cement industry is developing its plants to become more sustainable. By ICR Research, UK Indonesia’s industry leaders are putting initiatives in place to make the cement industry more sustainable Indonesia has maintained seven consecutive quarters of growth above five per cent YoY. In line with market expectations, the economy expanded by 5.04 per cent in the last quarter of 2023... |
Indonesian Cement Association unveils low carbon roadmap at Cemtech Asia 202403 June 2024, Published under Cement NewsCemtech Asia 2024 commenced today at the five-star Shangri-La Hotel in Jakarta, Indonesia. The event, running from 2-5 June, welcomes over 325 cement professionals from 29 countries for an industry-leading conference and a 53-stand exhibition. Cemtech Asia 2024 opened today at the Shrangri-La Hotel in Jakarta, Indonesia. The conference runs until 5 June and will welcome over 300 cement professional from across the world Speakers shared views on how the cement industry can be ... |
Outlook improving for Indonesia cement demand, clinker exports robust25 April 2024, Published under Cement NewsCement sales in Indonesia amounted to 65.501Mt in 2023. This is an increase of 3.4 per cent YoY compared to the 63.346Mt reported in 2022. Regional sales were a mixed bag, with over a third recording sale contractions. Java, the country’s largest market, saw sales rise a modest 0.3 per cent YoY to 33.56Mt, while sales in the capital Jakarta rose 5.5 per cent YoY to 2.714Mt. Sales volumes were largest in Jabar, coming in at 10.695Mt, though this was down 1.3 per cent YoY from 2022. Sales a... |
PT Semen Jawa increases AF use22 April 2024, Published under Cement NewsIndonesia-based PT Semen Jawa , part of the Siam Cement Group , has significantly increased its use of industrial waste as fuel and alternative raw materials, setting a new standard in the industry. According to the company, it uses 5000t of alternative fuel each months, making up 19.5 per cent its total fuel consumption. This forms part of Siam Cement Group’s ongoing adoption of alternative fuel and alternative raw materials to help support Indonesia’s climate goals, aiming to reduce g... |
Refratechnik Asia joins WCA11 April 2024, Published under Cement NewsRefratechnik Asia has become an associate corporate member of the World Cement Association (WCA). Refratechnik Asia supplies high-quality refractory materials to the cement and lime industries in China, southeast Asia and Oceania. Operating across five sites and plants in China and Hong Kong, the firm manufactures approximately 120,000tpa of refractory materials. With more than 3000 cement kilns worldwide equipped with Refratechnik products, totalling 350,000tpa of material, the Refrat... |
PT Solusi Bangun Indonesia reports uptick in YoY sales14 March 2024, Published under Cement NewsPT Solusi Bangun Indonesia Tbk has posted net sales of IDR12,371bn (US$798m) in 2023, marginally up from the IDR12,262bn seen in the previous year. Net income in 2023 came in at IDR894,645m, also marking an advance YoY compared to IDR839,276m in 2022. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations over the same timeframe improved from IDR93 in 2022 to IDR99 in 2023. |
Key election year for leading cement nations12 January 2024, Published under Cement NewsThe year 2024 is going to be a significant election year for the world, with several of the largest cement consuming nations going to the polls. This week, we look over the key markets of Bangladesh, Indonesia, Pakistan, Russia, the United States and Mexico, and assess the geopolitical risk on cement demand in these nations. Bangladesh boom Last Sunday, Bangladesh's Prime Minister, Sheikh Hasina, won a fourth straight term, giving her another five years in power. While controversial, Ms... |
Borneo cement shortage threatens construction projects14 November 2023, Published under Cement NewsA shortage of cement in Sabah, Borneo, is having a significant impact on the state's construction industry, particularly in the towns of Sandakan, Lahad Datu and Tawau in the east coast. According to The Borneo Post, the shortage is in danger of causing all construction activity to grind to a halt. Henry Tsen, president of the Sabah Builders Association (SBA), has expressed concern for the country’s construction companies. “They were badly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic over the pa... |