Cement News tagged: Environmental
DG Khan to set up second waste heat recovery plant, Pakistan
DG Khan Cement (DGKC) is to set up its second 8.6MW waste heat recovery power plant at its Kalar Kaahar unit.
Hanson Cement could face action over dust, UK
The UK Environment Agency is considering whether to take further action against Hanson Cement’s
Apasco signs tyre deal, Mexico
Holcim Apasco, through its subsidiary Ecoltec, signed a collaboration agreement with this council, to
PCA studies cumulative impact of EPA regulations, USA
The US cement industry is currently facing no fewer than seven different existing or proposed EPA regulatory standards. A study, released by the Portland Cement Association (PCA)
Polysius and Vecoplan in alternative fuels venture, Germany
Polysius AG and Vecoplan AG have established a joint venture entitled Vecoplan FuelTrack GmbH.
PPC: renewable energy delays make it tough to achieve goals
Delays to South Africa’s renewable-energy procurement processes, together with new uncertainty surrounding the renewable energy feed-in tariffs (Refit) rates,
Holcim Awards competition attracts 6065 entrants
The US$2m Holcim Awards competitions for sustainable construction projects and visions has attracted 6065 submissions.
INC to begin tyre shredding, Paraguay

Paraguay’s National Cement Industry (INC) has acquired a tyre shredding machine to convert tyres to fuel for its cement works.
Government support of Harish Cement plant construction, India
Despite the Green Bench of the Himachal Pradesh High Court quashing the environmental clearance and land acquisition notifications of the Harish Cement plant,
WRG and Cemex win UK waste contract
Waste Recycling Group (WRG) in partnership with Cemex UK has been awarded preferred bidder status for UK-based
Lafarge Cement tyre burning plan met with protests
Plans to burn used tyres and plastics for energy at a South Wales industrial plant have sparked concerns among residents and environmentalists.
Cement Australia flyash deal rejected
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has rejected south-east Queensland power generator Tarong Energy’s plan to sell fly-ash to Cement Australia.
Holcim Apasco awarded for social responsibility, Mexico
Holcim has become the first Mexican cement company for 11 consecutive years to receive recognition as a socially responsible company
Health concerns over Cockburn’s emissions, Australia
A Health Department investigation into complaints of dust and odour emissions from Cockburn Cement has recommended more stringent conditions to protect the health of local residents.
Cemex UK sets new record
Cemex UK’s South Ferriby cement plant, in North Lincolnshire, has set a new record by replacing 100% of the fuel used to heat its cement kiln with fuels made from wastes.
Cemex to invest in dust abatement system, UK
Cemex is to spend UK£4m on a state-of-the-art technology abatement system for its South Ferriby plant, UK