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Low Carbon Materials joins CCS+ initiative30 August 2023, Published under Cement NewsLow Carbon Materials (LCM) has joined the CCS+ initiative. LCM is a climate technology start-up specialising in low-carbon, next-generation construction material alternatives in the race to net zero. LCM’s flagship product, OSTO, is a carbon-negative aggregate for concrete, which significantly lowers the carbon footprint. The CCS+ initiative aims to scale cutting edge climate technologies by developing a robust accounting infrastructure that promotes environmental integrity. The CCS+ init... |
Indonesian cement market contracts 5% in 1H2324 August 2023, Published under Cement NewsCement sales in Indonesia totalled 28.052Mt in the first six months of 2023, down 4.8 per cent from 29.417Mt in the 6M22. Java, the country’s largest market, saw sales decline by 6.8 per cent YoY to 14.571Mt as sales in Jateng fell by 17.1 per cent. In Sumatra, sales decreased by 3.4 per cent to 6.094Mt in the 6M23 from 6.307Mt in the year-ago period. The 21.2 per cent sales increase in Riau, 6.1 per cent increase in Jambi and 2.2 per cent uptick in Sumut were unable to offset decreased ... |
Cement dispatches are likely to rebound in August 202324 August 2023, Published under Cement NewsWhile Pakistani cement dispatch data for August 2023 is yet to be released by All Pakistan Cement Manufacturers (APCMA), Topline Securities has forecast that local cement dispatches will increase by 19-23 per cent YoY in August 2023 due to low base effect in the corresponding period. An analyst said today that total cement sales during August 2023 are anticipated to increase by 23-27 per cent YoY and 26-29 per cent MoM. Local dispatches will likely rise by 19-23 per cent YoY and 25-29... |
Iran's cement market expands by 32% in July23 August 2023, Published under Cement NewsIranian cement consumption increased by 32.2 per cent to 7.09Mt in July 2023 when compared with July 2022, according to the Iranian Cement Association. Domestic cement production edged up by 3.9 per cent YoY to 5.82Mt while clinker output increased by 11.5 per cent YoY to 5.84Mt in July 2023. Iran’s cement producers exported 0.427Mt of cement, up 25.6 per cent YoY, and 0.87Mt of clinker, up 7.4 per cent YoY in July 2023. As a result, total exports increased by 12.8 per cent YoY to 1.297M... |
PCA announces 2023 Energy and Environment Award winners21 August 2023, Published under Cement NewsThe Portland Cement Association (PCA), which represents the majority of America’s cement manufacturers, has announced the winners of its 2023 Energy and Environment Awards. PCA Energy and Environment Awards are given to companies that have implemented outstanding environmental practices and have forged exemplary relationships with communities where their cement plants are located, says the PCA. Submissions from plants across the US were evaluated and recognised for environmental effort... |
Vietnamese market contracts by 18% in July18 August 2023, Published under Cement NewsCement sales in Vietnam declined by 18 per cent to 4,655,526t in July 2023 when compared with July 2022, according to the Vietnam National Cement Association (VNCA). Of this total, VICEM sales fell by 18 per cent to 1,437,107t while other VNCA members sold a combined 968,419t, down 24 per cent YoY. Non-members saw sales drop by 16 per cent YoY to 2,250,000t. Total exports advanced by 26 per cent YoY to 2,790,355t in July 2023. Cement exports were up 23 per cent YoY in the period with non-V... |
European Commission adopts rules governing CBAM18 August 2023, Published under Cement NewsThe European Commission (EC) has adopted the rules governing the implementation of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) during its transitional phase, which starts on 1 October of this year and runs until the end of 2025. The Implementing Regulation published on 17 August 2023 details the transitional reporting obligations for EU importers of CBAM goods, as well as the transitional methodology for calculating embedded emissions released during the production process of CBAM goods.... |
MPA appoints director for energy and climate change17 August 2023, Published under Cement NewsThe UK-based Mineral Products Association (MPA) has appointed Dr Diana Casey as executive director for energy and climate change, including heading up the MPA’s product groups for cement and industrial lime. She takes over from Dr Pal Chana, who continues to provide support as a special advisor to the MPA. In her new position on the MPA’s executive team, Dr Casey will play a key strategic role in the sector’s acceleration towards net zero carbon, advocating for better government policy to... |
Dubai laboratory uses AI robots to speed up cement testing17 August 2023, Published under Cement NewsDubai Central Laboratory is deploying artificial intelligence (AI) robots to speed up the testing of building materials. The robots use x-rays to carry out chemical analysis of construction materials and cement products, reports Trade Arabia. The cement testing services are linked to a smart platform, enabling customers to receive analysis reports quickly via smartphone, tablet or mobile device. According to the Dubai Central Laboratory, the introduction of the robots has shortened testing... |
Peru's cement market contracts 7% in July16 August 2023, Published under Cement NewsPeruvian cement dispatches fell by 6.5 per cent to 1.013Mt in July 2023 when compared with July 2022 when dispatches stood at 1.084Mt, according to the country’s cement association, ASOCEM. Of this total 0.958Mt was delivered by ASOCEM members, with 0.055Mt supplied by non-members. Domestic cement output was down 8.9 per cent YoY to 0.985Mt in July 2023 from 1.081Mt. Clinker production fell by 34.2 per cent YoY to 0.624Mt in July 2023 from 0.949Mt. When compared with July 2022, cement ex... |