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Gharibwal Cement plans to enhance its solar generation capacity by 8MW to 20MW25 October 2024, Published under Cement NewsGharibwal Cement (GWLC) remains committed to diversifying away from the national grid. Its captive capacity stood at 70MW during FY24. Moreover, the company plans to enhance its solar generation capacity by 8MW to 20MW. The project’s cost is estimated at PKR550m, and its expected completion date is March 2025. According to BMA Research coverage of the briefing, the company’s reliance on the national grid increased to 32 per cent during the fiscal year, compared to 31 per cent in FY23. Mor... |
FLSmidth commissions Çimsa cooler23 October 2024, Published under Cement NewsFLSmidth recently commissioned the new Cross-Bar ® cooler at Çimsa ’s Eskisehir plant in Turkey. The project was a retrofit conversion of an SF Cooler complete with wave grates and ABC ® Inlet, which will increase the cooler’s capacity from 1800tpd to 2300tpd. The Cross-Bar cooler also benefits from a low total cost of ownership, thanks to its efficient operation and low maintenance demands, claims FLSmidth. |
AVIC International Beijing and Humboldt Wedag to build CIMAF calcined clay plant17 October 2024, Published under Cement NewsAVIC International Beijing, together with Humboldt Wedag GmbH (KHD), has been awarded an order by Ciments de l'Afrique (CIMAF) for a 900tpd state-of-the-art clay calcination plant in Burkina Faso. The turnkey engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract includes the supply of equipment, construction, commissioning and site services. CIMAF, a prominent and innovative player in west Africa, awarded this contract as a key component of its strategy to enhance sustainability. KH... |
FCT Combustion wins European burner order16 October 2024, Published under Cement NewsFCT Combustion has signed a contract to supply a new combustion system for a clinker kiln in Europe. The main target of the project is to increase the usage of alternative fuel, to decrease the CO 2 emissions of the line. FCT will supply a main burner for firing up to 80 per cent solid alternative fuels including animal meal, fluff, and solid recovered fuel (SRF). The burner is also designed to burn coal and natural gas. A complete spare burner, accessories, and spare parts will also ... |
Cimalux removes old kiln shell at Rumelange plant15 October 2024, Published under Cement NewsAfter 47 years of dedicated service, the clinker kiln in Rumelange is getting a major upgrade with a brand-new gear and partial kiln shell replacement. With a daily production capacity of 3000t, this refurbishment is key to keeping the plant running smoothly. The kiln shell and gear were successfully replaced last week, and Cimalux thanked the incredible teams and partners who made it happen. |
Holcim replaces cooler at Beckum plant11 October 2024, Published under Cement NewsHolcim (Deutschland) successfully completed a major project and celebrated in style at the Beckum cement plant , Westphalia, Germany with the so-called cooler baptism. From July to early September, the oldest pipe cooler still in operation (nicknamed Dino) was dismantled and replaced by a new, significantly more efficient cooler. The work went according to plan and without a single accident. The investments in the plant are just the beginning of the modernisation and decarbonisation in... |
RBL-REI complete Cruz Azul conveyor installations10 October 2024, Published under Cement NewsRBL-REI, the France-based industrial equipment supplier, has successfully installed an innovative conveyor system for limestone and petcoke handling for Cooperative La Cruz Azul in Mexico. The Lagunas cement plant in the state of Oaxaca, has received a 300tph conveyor belt for petcoke handling and a 1400tph. Limestone conveyor. The belt conveyors sizes measure 20 and 48 inches, respectively. The first conveyor is strategically designed for efficient limestone transport between the pr... |
Robtek completes upgrade at Dudfield cement plant09 October 2024, Published under Cement NewsThe Robtek team has recently completed the discharge seal air cowl extension at AfriSam ’s Dudfield cement plant, contributing to the efficiency and performance of their operations. In the past year the Robtek team has also installed a 5m x 13.2m long kiln section, weighing 46t at the plant. The Dudfield plant has a cement capacity of 1.8Mta and is situated in the state of Lichtenburg, South Africa. |
Turboden wins 13MWe ORC power plant order at Riyadh Cement08 October 2024, Published under Cement NewsTurboden, a Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Group company, has won its first project in Saudi Arabia for a 13MWe Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) plant at the Riyadh Cement Co . This important project marks a significant step forward in the search for sustainable energy solutions and in the decarbonisation of the country. The initiative represents a historic milestone, as it is the first ORC plant ever installed in Saudi Arabia, underscoring Turboden's commitment to pioneering innovative technol... |
PMI Montagens Industries win gas circuit order at Votorantim plant07 October 2024, Published under Cement NewsPMI Montagens Industries will start the electromechanical Assembly project for the modernisation of the gas circuit (3V) of the R3 Mill at Votorantim Cimentos’ Itáú de Minas plant, Minas Gerais, Brazil. This project represents not only an important step towards innovation and efficiency, but also a renewal of the trust that Votorantim places in PMI Montagens Industries. The Itau plant has a cement capacity of 2.24Mta. |