Cement News tagged under: decarbonisation
Suvo raises AUD2m to advance low-carbon green cement technology24 October 2024, Published under Cement NewsSuvo Strategic Minerals has successfully raised AUD2m (US$1.33m) in a heavily-oversubscribed placement to fund the development and commercialisation of its low-carbon green cement technology. Perth-based businessmen Mario Casotti and Alberto Ferraro, owners of Western Australia's leading pre-cast and pre-stressed concrete supplier PERMAcast, contributed AUD300,000 to the raise, securing their place on Suvo’s register. Suvo's innovative process utilises industrial waste streams, such as ni... |
Cool Planet raises EUR23.7m capital to accelerate deployment of low-cost carbon capture solution23 October 2024, Published under Cement NewsCool Planet Technologies Ltd announced it raised EUR23.7m (US$25.6m) in a Series A2 funding round, led by Taranis Carbon Ventures. Other investors were CRH Ventures and BlueScopeX, along with existing investors Eni Next, NEVA SGR and Audacy Ventures. The funding will advance Cool Planet’s ambition of becoming a leading provider of highly efficient point source carbon capture solutions for industrial emissions and will also enable the company to complete the demonstration of its technology ... |
New near-zero emissions cement18 October 2024, Published under Cement NewsResearchers from UCLA’s Institute for Carbon Management (ICM) have developed a method to reduce carbon emissions in cement production drastically. Their new ZeroCal process aims to eliminate up to 98 per cent of the carbon emissions generated during cement production. The process not only tackles the emissions caused by the breakdown of limestone but also proposes a clean, energy-efficient way to heat cement kilns. Gaurav Sant, professor of sustainability at UCLA Samueli, said: "The Ze... |
Open Compute Project launches 'green concrete' trials with hyperscale giants18 October 2024, Published under Cement NewsThe US-based Open Compute Project Foundation (OCP) has teamed up with major hyperscale companies, including Meta, Google, AWS and Microsoft, to test and promote low-embodied carbon concrete, commonly known as "green concrete." This initiative marks a significant step toward reducing the environmental impact of data centre construction by adopting more sustainable building practices. As part of this project, engineering and construction firm Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates Inc (WJE) is co... |
Rohrdorfer’s carbon road map15 October 2024, Published under Cement NewsWhile cement plants in Germany are expected to become climate neutral by 2045, in Bavaria this deadline is set at 2040. Local cement producer Südbayerischer Portland Zementwerk Gebr Wiesböck & Co is implementing the decarbonisation road map of its parent company, the Rohrdorfer Group to meet the ambitious deadline. By Muriel Bal, ICR Research, UK The Südbayerischer Portland Zementwerk Gebr Wiesböck & Co is implementing a range of measures to decarbonise its operations in time fo... |
Siam Cement Group expands Onnex solar power focus amidst declining technology costs14 October 2024, Published under Cement NewsSiam Cement Group (SCG) is shifting its focus to its Onnex solar energy brand, aiming to expand its power generation capacity from 200MW to 1000MW between 2025 and 2029, driven by decreasing solar technology costs. This move includes new solar projects totalling 400-500MW, which will feature solar farms, floating solar farms, and carports, according to Wachirachai Koonamwattana, head of SCG Smart Living's living solutions business. SCG’s solar business currently operates a solar farm in... |
City Cement and Next Generation SCM launch low carbon concrete in Saudi Arabia14 October 2024, Published under Cement NewsNizak Mining Company, a subsidiary of City Cement , has partnered with UK-based industrial group Next Generation SCM to establish a groundbreaking joint venture producing low carbon concrete in Saudi Arabia. The venture will launch the kingdom's first calcined clay supplementary cementitious material (SCM) production facility, with an initial annual capacity of 350,000t, aiming to double this by the second year. The Riyadh-based factory, slated to begin mass production by 3Q25, will use ... |
Anhui Conch Cement and AVIC sign decarbonation collaboration agreement11 October 2024, Published under Cement NewsAnhui Conch Cement Co (Conch Group) and AVIC International Beijing Co Ltd (AVIC Intl BJ) have signed a strategic agreement to integrate their international business development efforts and promote technological innovation aimed at decarbonising cement production. The partnership combines Conch Group’s vast experience in cement production and equipment manufacturing with the global equipment, solutions, and engineering expertise of AVIC Intl BJ subsidiary KHD Humboldt Wedag International A... |
Report confirms cement co-processing as sustainable solution for EoL composites10 October 2024, Published under Cement NewsA recent Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) report, commissioned by nine key industry associations and conducted by SGS INTRON, has confirmed the significant environmental benefits of treating End-of-Life (EoL) composites through co-processing in cement facilities. The independent, peer-reviewed study highlights that this process could play a crucial role in reducing carbon emissions and supporting circular economy goals. The report, which examines the environmental impact of co-processing glass... |
Hoffman Green's zero-clinker cement to decarbonise French housing project09 October 2024, Published under Cement NewsHoffmann Green Cement Technologies , a key player in the decarbonisation of the construction sector, has announced the expansion of its partnership with Podeliha, a leading social housing operator in the Pays de la Loire region. The collaboration focusses on the construction of the Avifaune residence, a decarbonised housing project aimed at promoting inclusive living and social diversity. The Avifaune project, located in Avrillé, Maine-et-Loire, will use Hoffmann Green’s innovative zero ... |