Cement News tagged under: Environmental
Court orders review for Lafarge environmental clearance, India15 August 2011, Published under Cement NewsThe Himachal Pradesh High Court on Friday set aside an order of the National Environment Appellate Authority (NEAA), which had quashed the environment clearance for a proposed cement plant to be set up Lafarge, at Karsog in Mandi district. The court has now asked the ministry of environment and forests (MoEF) to constitute an expert advisory committee (EAC) to visit the site of the 3Mt cement plant and review the issue of granting environmental clearance and address the local concerns. A... |
Suez Cement launches alternative fuel systems, Egypt15 August 2011, Published under Cement NewsIn collaboration with the Egyptian Environmental Affairs Agency (EEAA,) Suez Cement Group of Companies (SCGC) started the implementation of a new integrated alternative fuel system at its Kattameya plan in New Cairo, the company announced in a statement released last week. "As part of the activities to enhance our sustainability, this project will realize environmental returns through the application of advanced technologies for using AFs in cement production operations, a matter which woul... |
Cemex plants win Energy Sta award, USA11 August 2011, Published under Cement NewsCemex announced today that the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the US Department of Energy (DOE) have awarded five of its U.S. cement manufacturing plants the 2011 ENERGY STAR(R) award. Cemex USA’s plants in Clinchfield, Ga.; Louisville, Ky; Miami, Fla.; New Braunfels, Texas; and Demopolis, Ala. received the awards in recognition of superior energy performance. 2011 marks the fifth consecutive year for the plants in Clinchfield, Ga, and Louisville, Ky. to receive the award and t... |
Fauji Cement signs RDF deal, Pakistan11 August 2011, Published under Cement NewsThe Capital Development Authority (CDA) of Pakistan has made temporary arrangement with Fauji Cement for the disposal of waste from the capital Islamabad. Fauji Cement has installed a Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF) plant at its cement works near the village of Jang, Tehsil Fatehjang, Attock district, which processes solid waste into fuel. The agreement with Fauji Cement is to be executed on a daily basis. As per the agreement, the CDA will transport the waste up to a green belt sector... |
Suez Cement alternative fuel implementation, Egypt10 August 2011, Published under Cement NewsSuez Cement Group of Companies (SCGC) has started the implementation of an integrated alternative fuel (AF) system at Kattameya plant, in collaboration with the Egyptian Environmental Affairs Agency (EEAAA). According to its Environmental Policy SCGC is planning reducing the utilisation of traditional fuels by feeding its kilns with AFs derived from agricultural waste eg rice straw or cotton stalks and municipal wastes. |
Aberthaw Works plans to increase SRF usage, UK09 August 2011, Published under Cement NewsPlans to burn used tyres and plastics for energy at the Aberthaw Cement Works in South Wales industrial plant have been submitted to the Environment Agency for approval. The proposal comes six years after the Lafarge Cement company began using MBM, or meat and bone meal from cows and sheep, as a sustainable waste-derived fuel at its Aberthaw Works. The company’s application to the Environment Agent comes after it sent out 5,000 letters to residents explaining the latest proposals and held ... |
Lucky Cement receives two environmental awards, Pakistan09 August 2011, Published under Cement NewsLucky Cement has been awarded Annual Environment Excellence Award in acknowledgement of the company’s pro-active environmental initiatives and Brand of the Year - 2010 in category of cement, which represents Lucky Cement’s increasing brand popularity, product availability, quality and consistency. Both the Awards were received by Syed Noman Hasan, Chief Operating Officer of Lucky Cement. |
China eyes steel, cement sectors for carbon credit trade04 August 2011, Published under Cement NewsChina is considering plans to cap the greenhouse gas emissions of steel, cement and other industries, paving the way for carbon credit trading in the world’s biggest emitter, a newspaper cited an official as saying on Thursday. The comments from Sun Zhen, a climate official at the National Development and Reform Commission, add to recent signs that Beijing is seriously exploring absolute caps on some high polluting sectors, which would then allow businesses to trade on the right to emit car... |
USA: Lehigh cement given deadline to fix safety violations01 August 2011, Published under Cement NewsState authorities have issued an ultimatum to the oldest cement manufacturer in California, amid growing concern over safety violations. The Lehigh quarry in Cupertino has 30 days to fix environmental and safety violations – first noted in 2006 – or it will no longer be qualified to supply government-funded projects. Lehigh Southwest Cement Co of Cupertino, which produces half the cement used in the Bay Area each year, has until 20 August to resolve regulatory violations first noted in 20... |
ACC launches eco-friendly cement01 August 2011, Published under Cement NewsACC Ltd on Saturday launched Concrete +, its eco-friendly cement, targeting the requirements of individual home builders. Concrete + is produced by grinding OPC 53 grade, which is known for adding strength to structures and processed fly ash, said PN Iyer, Director (sales-south) of ACC Ltd, at a press conference. “Fly ash, a hazardous industrial waste is also used in the making and this helps in conserving natural resources. All in all, it is an eco-friendly product,” said Mr Iyer. Pric... |