Cement News tagged under: new capacity
ICG launches fourth cement plant in Kazakhstan19 November 2024, Published under Cement NewsSingapore’s Mainboard-listed International Cement Group (ICG) has inaugurated its fourth integrated cement plant, Korcem, in Kazakhstan’s Jambyl Region. The US$153m facility, located in Korday District near Almaty and the Alatau Special Economic Zone (SEZ), adds 1.5Mta of capacity, bringing ICG’s total production capability to 5.5Mta. The Korcem plant further establishes ICG as the largest producer of new dry process cement in Kazakhstan, bolstering its leadership in Central Asia’s ceme... |
Aktobecem to build cement plant in western Kazakhstan05 November 2024, Published under Cement NewsAktobecem plans to build a new cement plant in the Aktobe region, Kazakhstan, according to Trend News Agency. The 2Mta project is valued at US$143.1m. Aktobe’s aim, Askhatar Sakharov, met with investors from Singapore and Kazakhstan to discuss the development of the project. "We are ready to support the implementation of the cement plant project. This enterprise will make a significant contribution to the development of the construction industry in the region by providing the local market... |
Dalmia Cement plans 100% renewably-powered plant in Madhya Pradesh24 October 2024, Published under Cement NewsDalmia Cement has announced plans to construct a 4Mta cement plant in Madhya Pradesh, becoming the first such facility in India to operate entirely on renewable energy. The project, valued at approximately INR30bn (US$ 356.82m) was revealed by Group Managing Director, Punit Dalmia, during the fifth Regional Industry Conclave (RIC) held in Rewa district on Wednesday. The new plant is part of Dalmia Cement’s broader commitment to sustainability and clean energy, with the company aiming ... |
UltraTech Cement expands capacity to 156Mta17 October 2024, Published under Cement NewsUltraTech Cement , the cement flagship of the Aditya Birla Group, has announced the completion of a significant capacity expansion, bringing its total cement production capacity to 156.06Mta. This addition forms part of the company's broader 22.6Mta capacity expansion plan, originally announced in June 2022. With this development, UltraTech solidifies its position as the third-largest cement producer globally, excluding China, with a consolidated grey cement capacity of 154.86Mta. This e... |
Sonmez Cement to add second production line09 October 2024, Published under Cement NewsSonmez Cement has announced an expansion at its Adana Ceyhan plant in Adana Yumurtalik Free Zone, Turkey. The modernisation will see clinker production rise at the facility to 5.63Mta and cement production increased to 6.89Mta with completion of the second production line. The new line will itself have a clinker capacity of 2.16Mta and a cement capacity of 4.73Mta. The second line will consume approximately 120MkWh/year. Approximately 50 per cent of the energy for the new clinker line... |
Confidence Cement invests US$68m in new facility in Narsingdi02 October 2024, Published under Cement NewsConfidence Cement PLC , a leading cement producer based in Bangladesh, is investing BDT8.15bn (US$68.2m) to construct a new production facility on 10 acres of land in Narsingdi. This expansion comes amid a slowdown in construction across Bangladesh following political changes, yet the company is positioning itself to meet future demand in Dhaka and surrounding regions. The new unit, Confidence Cement Dhaka Ltd, will have a daily production capacity of 6000tpd and is expected to create ar... |
Holcim plans new US$44m calcined clay processing line in Czech Republic01 October 2024, Published under Cement NewsHolcim Cesko is set to embark on its largest investment to date with the construction of a new calcined clay processing line at its Cížkovice cement plant, worth CZK1bn (US$44m). This cutting-edge project, expected to be completed by the end of 2026, is part of Holcim’s broader decarbonisation initiative aimed at reducing energy intensity and eliminating reliance on fossil fuels. By incorporating calcined clay, a low-carbon material, the new line will significantly reduce CO 2 emissions a... |
Ambuja's proposed Ramannapet plant sparks local outcry over pollution01 October 2024, Published under Cement NewsPlans for a new cement factory near Ramannapet have raised concerns among local residents over potential environmental impacts. The proposed plant, submitted by Ambuja Cement , would cover 70a and represents an investment of INR14bn (US$ 167.1m) . The land, originally acquired for a dry port several years ago, has now been earmarked for the cement plant, sparking alarm among farmers and residents. Concerns focus on the possible release of toxic gases, which could affect air quality, wate... |
Ethiopia's PM inaugurates Lemi National Cement Plant30 September 2024, Published under Cement NewsEthiopia's Prime Minister, Abiy Ahmed, inaugurated the Lemi National Cement Plant in the Lemi Building Materials Park, about 150km north of the country’s capital Addis Ababa. The new plant has a capacity of 15,000tpd (4.95Mta). During the inauguration of the mega plant, Abiy said the project was "a true model of fast and efficient delivery of critical infrastructure." He congratulated all those involved in the realisation of this important project, which will produce "50 perc ent of all ... |
Kyrgyzstan lawmaker urges government to lift ban on Uzbek imports27 September 2024, Published under Cement NewsA Kyrgyz lawmaker has called for the removal of the country’s ban on importing cement from Uzbekistan, highlighting the potential benefits for consumers and the local construction industry. Speaking at the parliamentary fuel and energy complex committee on September 24, MP Alisher Kozuyev argued that the ban is fostering local monopolies and driving up cement prices domestically. He noted that, prior to the ban, Uzbek cement was priced between KGS0.60-1 (US$0.01) cheaper per unit compared t... |