CEMBUREAU supports REpower EU plan

C EMBUREAU , the association of the European cement industry, fully supports the objectives of ...

20 May

Energy complex awaits impact of sanctions on Russia

By Frank O. Brannvoll, Brannvoll ApS, Denmark Since ICR’s most recent energy report , the en...

29 Apr

Oil falls after considerable release of reserves, coal rallies after EU sanctions and propels petcoke to new highs

By Frank O. Brannvoll, Brannvoll ApS, Denmark The markets were still firmly driven by any ...

25 Apr

Petcoke-coal discount returns to neutral zone

Since ICR’s most recent energy report, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine sent shocks into the energ...

28 Mar

Russian invasion of Ukraine sends shockwaves into the energy complex with supply fears and sanctions

By Frank O. Brannvoll, Brannvoll ApS, Denmark    Following Russia’s invasion into Ukraine, m...

23 Mar

FYM-HeidelbergCement temporarily shuts down Málaga clinker production

The FYM - HeidelbergCement Group cement plant in Málaga, of which the sale to Votorantim Cime...

18 Mar

High energy prices shut down Cementos Portland Valderrivas kilns

Spain-based Cementos Portland Valderrivas has shut down all kilns at its seven main plants (Mo...

11 Mar

Energy complex sees uplift on Ukraine-Russia conflict, but discounts are stable

Since ICR’s most recent energy report , Russia’s recognition of the Donbas region in Ukraine an...

24 Feb

Geopolitical risk drives entire energy complex higher with oil at 8-year peak and coal supporting petcoke prices

By Frank O. Brannvoll, Brannvoll ApS, Denmark The euro rose sharply from US$1.1150 to US$1...

19 Feb

Holcim-ENGIE-INSA Lyon form partnership for energy storage solution

Holcim is developing a breakthrough energy storage technology together with INSA Lyon and E...

07 Feb