Cement News tagged under: decarbonisation
Nuada starts carbon capture trials with Buzzi25 June 2024, Published under Cement NewsUK-based carbon capture technology provider Nuada has announced the launch of its pilot plant operation at Buzzi Unicem's cement facility in Monselice , Italy. Buzzi is trialling Nuada’s advanced carbon capture technology as a solution to produce low-carbon cement, leading the way in cement industry decarbonisation. This pilot project marks a milestone in carbon capture innovation, demonstrating the performance of Nuada's next-generation technology within a cement manufacturing setting... |
Materrup raises EUR26m funding for its circular low-carbon cement technology25 June 2024, Published under Cement NewsWith the decarbonisation of the cement industry and the construction sector, Materrup is raising EUR26m (US$29m) to support the roll-out of its circular low-carbon cement CCC ® technology based on non-calcined clay and boost the deployment of its production units in France and Europe. Eurazeo, through its Smart City fund, and the European Innovation Council (EIC) Fund are supporting the initiative alongside historical investors, UI Investissement, Aquiti, IRDI and Argiduna Capital. This fun... |
Holcim acquires Cand-Landi Group to accelerate decarbonisation and circularity at Eclépens24 June 2024, Published under Cement NewsHolcim acquired the Cand-Landi Group in Switzerland to advance decarbonisation and circular construction. With consolidated net sales of CHF70m (US$11.4m) and 250 employees, Cand-Landi’s diversified businesses range from recycling and waste management to aggregates and ready-mix. The acquisition will accelerate decarbonisation at Holcim’s Eclépens plant in Switzerland by providing new sources of alternative raw materials and alternative fuels. It also increases by 100,000tpa Holcim’s rec... |
alcemy and Spenner launch 'CEM X'24 June 2024, Published under Cement NewsAlcemy, a Berlin-based AI start-up focussed on decarbonising cement and concrete production, has announced that German cement manufacturer Spenner GmbH has produced commercially viable 'CEM X' using alcemy’s quality control software. Alcemy and Spenner’s ‘CEM X’ offering is a durable, low-carbon and cost-competitive cement alternative that boasts a 65 per cent reduction in carbon emissions. ‘CEM X’ is a term for laboratory-developed, low-clinker cement. Leveraging alcemy’s AI platform, ... |
Adapting strategies to survive climate change21 June 2024, Published under Cement NewsCement producers are developing contrasting strategies as they seek to discover ways to prosper in response to the complex challenges and uncertainties presented by climate change. On the one hand, there are companies seeking to find technical solutions to decarbonise carbon emissions and continue producing clinker. The risk here is that many of the technical solutions are yet to be discovered, making the decarbonisation route uncertain. Others are seeking to diversify away from pollution, s... |
GCCA and UNIDO sign decarbonisation MoU21 June 2024, Published under Cement NewsA ground-breaking agreement has been signed by the UN’s Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) and the Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) to work together on decarbonising the cement and concrete industry, with a strong focus on the Global South. The two organisations have agreed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), which will see them working together on key sustainability and decarbonisation issues, including: providing recommendations for decision-makers to create ... |
Ramboll forms building sustainability leadership team20 June 2024, Published under Cement NewsRamboll has announced the creation of its Sustainability Leadership Group for buildings in the UK, which will oversee Ramboll’s business strategy to be the Partner for Sustainable Change and reinforce the company’s commitment to driving sustainability in buildings. The team is headed by Lora Brill, appointed earlier this year as Ramboll’s head of sustainability for buildings in the UK. She is joined by Austen Bates, who assumes the role of sustainability lead for building services. Mr Bat... |
China's coal reliance remains a threat to decarbonisation targets14 June 2024, Published under Cement NewsThe rate at which China reduces its CO2 emissions will have a huge impact on whether the world achieves Net Zero before the worst effects of climate change. This week's announcement that CO2 reduction targets from the cement sector will be cut in China by around 13Mt, in the next year, is a definite signal to the world that China is beginning its shift to a low-carbon economy. Reaching peak carbon output before 2030 will keep the country with the largest cement production on course for carbo... |
Canada and UNIDO join forces to decarbonise Thailand cement sector13 June 2024, Published under Cement NewsThe United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) is joining forces with the Canadian government to help decarbonise Thailand’s cement and concrete sector. A combination of technical assistance and investment support will be given to Thailand to help develop decarbonisation-centric policies, a regulatory framework, and a country-driven national and industrial net-zero roadmap. In addition, the project will support effective monitoring, as well as review and verification syste... |
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 ... |