Cement News tagged under: environmental
Origen shortlisted for UK government CCUS funding30 August 2022, Published under Cement NewsThe UK government has named ZerCaL250, a collaboration using Origen's zero-carbon tech and Singleton Birch’s lime production know-how, as one of 13 projects shortlisted nationally for the second phase of its carbon capture, usage and storage (CCUS) cluster process. It is also one of eight industrial carbon capture (ICC) projects in the government’s East Coast Cluster, supported by zero carbon partnership Zero Carbon Humber. All 13 projects are in the running for government funding. ... |
Cem'In'Eu to launch new pozzolan cement in 202330 August 2022, Published under Cement NewsCem'In'Eu is developing a new low-carbon cement based on pozzolan, a natural raw material extracted locally. The French cement producer aims to greatly reducing the share of clinker and therefore the carbon footprint of the cement. The use of pozzolan represents a considerable leverage effect for reducing the overall carbon footprint of the cements produced by Cem'In'Eu, both in bulk and in bags. Thanks to a long-term supply contract, Cem'In'Eu has secured its supply of pozzolans, es... |
CEMEX to install hydrogen technology at San Pedro De Macoris plant25 August 2022, Published under Cement NewsCEMEX is implementing hydrogen technology at its San Pedro De Macoris cement plant in the Dominican Republic. Fernando A González, CEO of CEMEX, was at the project's inauguration, which is part of the company's Future in Action programme that seeks to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. "Through projects like this, we reiterate our commitment to leveraging innovation to meet our ambitious sustainability and CO 2 reduction goals," said Mr González. "Hydrogen is a key technology for our... |
Argos buys 200 mixer trucks in USA25 August 2022, Published under Cement NewsArgos ( Grupo Argos' Cement Co ) is renewing its fleet of trucks in the USA by purchasing 200 mixer trucks with state-of-the-art technology. These trucks, representing nearly US$40m in investment, will be incorporated in stage one of a comprehensive fleet expansion and replacement plan spanning the next five years. The company estimates new additions at the beginning of the 2Q23 as part of this project. "With the acquisition of these new assets, we continue our dedication to deliver... |
Summit Material's Hannibal plant converts fully to PLC production25 August 2022, Published under Cement NewsSummit Materials Inc is celebrating that its Hannibal plant in Missouri, operated by Continental Cement Co LLC has converted 100 per cent of its production to Portland limestone cement (PLC). It is expected that the blended cement will result in a reduction of the carbon footprint by 10 per cent on average. The Hannibal plant is the company’s second conversion to PLC in 2022. Continental Cement’s Davenport plant in Buffalo, Iowa, began 100 per cent PLC production in April 2... |
Holcim joins water coalitions25 August 2022, Published under Cement NewsHolcim has joined the 50L Home Coalition and the Water Resilience Coalition. Through the 50L Home Coalition, Holcim will expand its reach in addressing urban water crises around the world. As a member of the Water Resilience Coalition, Holcim will ensure its water-positive impact methodology aligns with the Coalition’s Net Positive Water Impact concept, then share its methodology for use by other companies. Through these two memberships, Holcim will leverage the rigorous, science-based ap... |
Holcim joins water coalitions25 August 2022, Published under Cement NewsHolcim has joined the 50L Home Coalition and the Water Resilience Coalition. Through the 50L Home Coalition, Holcim will expand its reach in addressing urban water crises around the world. As a member of the Water Resilience Coalition, Holcim will ensure its water-positive impact methodology aligns with the Coalition’s Net Positive Water Impact concept, then share its methodology for use by other companies. Through these two memberships, Holcim will leverage the rigorous, science-based ap... |
Shredder converts waste into RDF for Colombia's cement industry25 August 2022, Published under Cement NewsAn UNTHA CR2000 shredder is set to drive forward Geofuturo’s energy-from-waste (EfW) operations in Colombia, converting the country’s waste into refuse-derived fuel (RDF) for the cement industry. The equipment will be processing approximately 2200tpm of materials at the firm’s new EfW plant, Geoparque, in Cartagena. The materials, which include waste wood, textiles, plastics and leather, would have previously been sent to landfill. Geofuturo expect to decrease the amount of waste sent to ... |
Devki Group plans 60MW wind energy plant24 August 2022, Published under Cement NewsKenya's Devki Group ( National Cement ) plans to develop a wind power plant in Kenya to try and mitigate electricity costs . The cement, steel and power group said in a disclosure to the National Environment Management Authority that it plans to develop a 60MW plant in Samburu, Kwale County which is in Kinango Sub County. The power generated will be used for the firm’s own consumption in its Devki Samburu plant in Kwale County. The power will help to reduce the cost of running its p... |
ESG trends and best practices for US cement producers23 August 2022, Published under Cement NewsThe agenda on climate change and biodiversity loss has led to a drive for improved transparency in company environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) disclosures. Trinity Consultants advises on best practice for US cement producers. By Wendy Merz, Trinity Consultants, USA. Figure 1: drivers for ESG disclosure In the past seven years, there have been multiple global initiatives driving enhanced transparency regarding environmental, social and governance (ESG)-related in... |