Cement News tagged under: Indian sub-continent
Indian cement volumes forecast to rise 6% in 4QFY22-2312 April 2023, Published under Cement NewsIndia’s cement sector is expected to see growth in the 4QFY22-23 of around six per cent YoY and 13 per cent QoQ, according to a new report by Antique Stock Broking Ltd (ABS). Industry volume is predicted to reach around 109Mta with a utilisation rate of 80 per cent in the 4QFY22-23. UltraTech Cement has already reported grey cement volumes of 30Mt, up 14 per cent YoY, implying a utilisation rate of 94 per cent on expanded capacities. The total cost per tonne of cement is forecas... |
UltraTech rolls out LNG trucks at Pune11 April 2023, Published under Cement NewsUltraTech Cement has extended its use of LNG-fuelled trucks to its bulk terminal in Pune, India. Green Planet Logistics, India's first LNG-fuelled trucking logistics company, will be providing its GreenLine trucks as part of UltraTech’s continued commitment to the decarbonisation of its operations, according to Realty Plus. The cement producer has already introduced GreenLine trucks at its Awarpur Cement Works near Nagpur. According to Green Planet Logistics, its GreenLine LNG trucks ... |
APCMA releases mixed dispatches data for March 202306 April 2023, Published under Cement NewsTotal cement dispatches of Pakistan's cement mills in March 2023 were 3.795Mt against 5.01Mt in the previous fiscal year, representing a fall of 24.2 per cent. A spokesman of the All Pakistan Cement Manufacturers Association (APCMA) said that construction activities in both the northern and southern regions of the country have significantly decreased in recent months, which is not only creating an alarming situation for the industry but also drying up the employment opportunities f... |
Wonder Cement commissions Aligarh grinding unit06 April 2023, Published under Cement NewsWonder Cement Ltd has taken a step towards commitment to provide the best cement with the commissioning of its state-of-the-art grinding unit at Aligarh , Uttar Pradesh, India, with an installed capacity of 2Mta. On the auspicious occasion of Mahavir Janma Kalyanak, PC Jain (Head - Grinding Unit) and Ashish Chandravat (Unit Head - Aligarh Grinding Unit) led their dedicated team in lighting the lamp and commencing operations. |
Bangladesh cement exports surpass target by 20.7% in 9MFY2305 April 2023, Published under Cement NewsBangladesh has reported 48.7 per cent YoY growth in cement export revenue to US$9.68m in the 9MFY22-23 (July 2022-March 2023). This compares to US$6.51m in the same period a year earlier. The value of the target set for this period also saw a healthier growth of 20.7 per cent. According to the Bangladesh Export Promotion Bureau (EPB), this figure includes minor amounts of salt, stone and related products. Most of the cement exports were shipped to neighbouring countries. For th... |
Pakistan cement dispatches down 24% YoY in March04 April 2023, Published under Cement NewsTotal cement dispatches (local sales and exports) in Pakistan fell 24 per cent YoY in March to 3.795Mt, according to the All Pakistan Cement Manufacturers Association (APCMA). Domestic sales were down 29 per cent YoY to 3.356Mt due to a continued slowdown in construction activities. Exports, meanwhile, saw a 48.5 per cent YoY increase in shipments in March to 438,433t, although for the July 2022-March 2023 period exports were down 35 per cent YoY, reports Dawn. Over the 9MFY23, total ... |
Bestway Cement opens 2.3Mta Mianwali plant31 March 2023, Published under Cement NewsPakistan’s Bestway Cement has begun operations at its greenfield plant in District Mianwali. The plant is Bestway's eighth production line with a cement production capacity of 2.3Mta. The state-of-the-art and environmentally friendly works has its own 9MW waste heat recovery plant and 20MW solar power plant, enabling it to meet over 50 per cent of its energy requirements through green and renewable sources. Bestway is also a leader in water conservation, installing an air cooled conden... |
JK Cement boosts capacity by 2Mta30 March 2023, Published under Cement NewsIndia's JK Cement has increased its cement production capacity by 2Mta. Its integrated Mangrol plant has expanded its capacity by 0.5Mta from 3.25Mta to 3.75Mta, while its integrated Muddapur works has increased its capacity from 3Mta to 3.5Mta. Its grinding unit at Jharli has seen its capacity advance from 1.5Mta to 2Mta, and the company’s Aligarh grinding plant has added 0.5Mta, taking its capacity from 1.5Mta to 2Mta. These expansions form part of a proposed 5.5Mta expansion p... |
JK Lakshmi Cement joins RE100 and EP100 climate initiatives30 March 2023, Published under Cement NewsIn a major move to make its production process carbon-free and contribute to creating a sustainable future, JK Lakshmi Cement has joined RE100, a global corporate renewable energy initiative to ensure meeting 100 per cent electricity demand through renewable sources. The company has committed to meeting this target by 2040. With this step, the company has become the fourth cement firm globally to join the initiative which demonstrates its unflinching commitment toward environment and sust... |
IKN completes cooler installation at Mukutban plant30 March 2023, Published under Cement NewsA brand new 8000tpd IKN cooler has been installed at Birla Corp ’s Mukutban plant in India. The cooler passed a performance test last week with all measured parameters with hot air recirculation coming within the guaranteed figures. Even at a kiln output of 8178tpd, the clinker exit temperature was 20°C below the guaranteed value. This is the biggest clinker production line in the Maharashtra state and one of the most advanced cement factories in India in terms of technology and efficien... |