Building on waste

Published 08 October 2013


While the uptake of alternative fuels in the Turkish cement sector remains modest, steps are being taken to raise levels by a number of domestic producers. One such cement company is Nuh Çimento, which has invested substantially in alternative fuel use and other initiatives to operate its Hereke works in a more efficient and environmentally-sound manner. By Oguz Aydinç, Nuh Çimento, Turkey.

Cement producers such as Nuh Çimento are taking active steps to bring

alternative fuel use in Turkey on a par with Europe

Alternative fuels currently account for just 2.89 per cent of the Turkish cement industry’s fuel mix – considerably lower than the European average of 30.52 per cent. Last year, 404,519t of alternative fuels were used in Turkey’s cement manufacturing process, as a small amount of traditional fuels were replaced by waste oil, sludge, tyres, paint and refuse-derived fuels (RDF). However, producers such as Nuh Çimento are working towards raising the amount through the implementation of new technology and associated infrastructure.

To continue reading this story and get access to all News, Articles and Video sections of the CemNet.com website, please Register for a subscription to International Cement Review or Login