Cement News tagged under: environmental
USA: CalPortland receives rebate for cooler efficiency upgrade20 January 2017, Published under Cement NewsCalPortland reports that its Rillito cement plant has received an energy efficiency rebate check for US$71,212.70 from Tucson Electric Power (TEP), through TEP’s Arizona Corporation Commission-approved Commercial Energy Solutions programme. CalPortland found a way to reduce fuel and electrical consumption by replacing/improving the clinker cooling process using new technologies at its Rillito plant. The previous cooler fans, which were constant speed fans with louver controls to adjust air ... |
UK: Hanson to upgrade Ribblesdale plant at cost of US$31m19 January 2017, Published under Cement NewsHanson is to spend GBP25m (US$31m) on upgrading its Ribblesdale cement plant to improve production efficiency and reduce emissions, AggNet reports. The work, which includes the replacement of dust filters and the wet gas scrubber, will ensure that the facility meets new dust-emission regulations. ‘The permitted dust level is being reduced by 66 per cent in April, from 30mg/m 2 to 10 – but the new equipment will perform better than this’, said Plant Manager, Terry Reynolds. ‘Althoug... |
Cementos Argos becomes a member sustainability index19 January 2017, Published under Cement NewsCementos Argos has joined the FTSE Good Emerging Index which measures the performance of companies demonstrating strong environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices. The index is operated by FTSE Russell and is listed by Rate the Raters as one of the top three indexes in the global sustainability market and is recognised as an index for ESG issues for investment decisions. |
Titan America’s Pennsuco Plant receives Zero Waste certification18 January 2017, Published under Cement NewsTitan America’s Pennsuco Complex received its Gold Level Zero Waste Facility, making it the only facility of its kind in the USA to achieve Zero Waste Status. Randy Dunlap, President of Titan America's Florida Business Unit, commented, "The Zero Waste Certification is a remarkable accomplishment and consistent with Titan America’s commitment to striving for best-in-class sustainability practices. Congratulations to our Environmental Department and thanks to everyone at Pennsuco for their ... |
CSI launches responsible sourced concrete certification18 January 2017, Published under Cement NewsInitiated by the Cement Sustainability Initiative (CSI), a project of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), international partners from the concrete sector began a responsible sourcing certification system to make the concrete and cement sector more sustainable and to improve transparency. Having been available online since 1 January 2017, the CSC certification system is designed to help concrete, cement and aggregate companies obtain insight in the level to whi... |
Four Buzzi Unicem plants awarded Energy Star certification18 January 2017, Published under Cement NewsBuzzi Unicem USA announced that four of its cement plants (Chattanooga, Tennessee; Festus, Missouri.; Maryneal, Texas; San Antonio, Texas) have been awarded Energy Star certifications from the US Environmental Protection Agency. For the Chattanooga, Festus and Maryneal plants this is the eighth-consecutive year receiving the certification. Cement plants are required to score at least 75 on the Energy Performance Indicator to qualify for Energy Star recognition and must have a three-year h... |
Shree Digvijay Cement Co awaiting environmental clearance for Pachhtardi10 January 2017, Published under Cement NewsShree Digvijay Cement Co is currently awaiting environmental clearance for the 0.35Mta (ROM) Pachhtardi limestone mining project near Pacchtardi village in Taluka Bhanvad, Gujarat. The mined limestone will be used for use at the company's cement manufacturing plant situated at Digvijaygram (Sikka), Devbhoomi Dwarka district. Mining will be by fully mechanised opencast method. The estimated cost of the project is INR50m (US$733,593). |
Pakistan: Lucky Cement's Pezu plant is operating normally09 January 2017, Published under Cement NewsIt has been clarified by a leading research house after consulting management of Lucky Cement in Pakistan that Pezu cement plant was not shut down on account of an environmental issue. Invest and Finance Securities Lt in a report said that following the news circulating in both local and international news streams that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) government closed Lucky Cement’s Pezu plant in Lakki Marwat, owing to its failure to conform to environmental standards, the research house has che... |
USA: Ash Grove Cement Durkee plant awarded Energy Star Certification09 January 2017, Published under Cement NewsAsh Grove Cement today announced that its Durkee plant, Oregon, has been awarded the 2016 ENERGY STAR ® plant certification. The US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) ENERGY STAR certification is awarded to plants performaning in the top 25 per cent of cement manufacturing facilities nationwide for energy efficiency that meet strict energy efficiency performance levels set by the EPA. "We’re honored that the EPA has awarded the Ash Grove Cement Company Durkee plant its ENERGY STAR... |
United States: Drake Cement’s Paulden plant seeking to expand clinker production03 January 2017, Published under Cement NewsDrake Cement has submitted an application to the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality to increase clinker production at its Paulden plant from 660,000tpa to 726,000tpa. The plant’s current permit runs until September 2017. A public hearing will be held on the decision to grant Drake’s application on 19 January 2017. Local newspaper the Daily Courier reports that the Paulden plant has been running co-firing trials in a bid to reduce its dependence on coal. These trials are examin... |