Buzzi Unicem USA is transitioning its US cement plants from coal and petcoke to natural gas to slash direct CO2 emissions by roughly half. The energy transition aligns with the Group's "Our Journey to Net Zero" roadmap.
Custom-designed flexible burner systems, engineered by joint Italian and U.S. teams, require structural modifications to kilns and calciners alongside advanced safety upgrades.
Progress across the US fleet includes:
• Fully Converted: Alamo, Festus, Maryneal, and Pryor facilities.
• Final Upgrades: Cape Girardeau and Greencastle plants are completing modifications. Final 100 per cent natural gas switch commissioning is slated for the 2026 winter outages.
Upon completion, all domestic Buzzi plants will boast natural gas capabilities, with the sole exception of the Stockertown facility.
