Cement News tagged under: CO2 emissions
Sustainability 205009 July 2018, Published under Cement NewsSince its inception 20 years ago, the Cement Sustainability Initiative (CSI) has proactively identified, analysed and managed the key issues at stake for the sector. By developing global Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), common reporting methodologies and guidance documents, the CSI has enabled the global cement industry to rapidly enhance its sustainability performance. In this report, the CSI presents the revised 2018 technology roadmap setting out an action plan for the industry to 2050.... |
2048 predicted04 July 2018, Published under Cement NewsThe 30th anniversary of the first publication of International Cement Review (ICR) in July 1988 has arrived. While last month’s Technical Forum considered the major changes in the world cement industry over the past 30 years of ICR, this issue will look at what changes might be anticipated over the next 30 years. There is no alternative to cement for constructing the world’s required infrastructure Last month’s review of the last 30 years of ICR was based around three threads. T... |
Alternative fuels in a nutshell29 June 2018, Published under Cement NewsSince April 2015 Binh Phuoc Cement has partly replaced the fuel supply at its coal-fired cement plant with cashew nut shells in a project that not only makes operations at the plant more sustainable, but also helps the Vietnamese province dispose of a key agricultural waste. By Ha Tien 1 Cement JSC, Vietnam. Binh Phuoc Cement is helping Vietnam’s largest cashew processing province dispose of some 60 per cent of its cashew nut shell waste Part of Ha Tien 1 Cement Joint Stock C... |
Burning used tyres24 May 2018, Published under Cement NewsOne way of reducing the fossil fuel requirement in clinker production is through the use of alternative fuels (AFs). Walter Materials handling, part of the ATS Group, looks at one plant that has invested in the burning of end-of-life tyres to reduce its thermal energy costs, lower its CO 2 emissions and tackle tyre disposal issues. By Basri Ogut, Walter Materials handling, France. LafargeHolcim invested in an end-of-life tyre project at its Martres-Tolosane plant in France ... |
CDP report claims producers still need to vastly reduce CO2 levels10 April 2018, Published under Cement NewsA new report by the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) entitled 'Building Pressure', which analyses 13 of the world's largest publicly-listed cement companies, reveals that they need to more than double their emissions reductions if they are to limit global warming to below 2˚C, as agreed in the Paris Climate Deal. The companies analysed in the report have a total market capitalisation of US$150bn and represent 16 per cent of global cement production. The CDP has assessed companies across fo... |
MPA report highlights CO2 emissions fall for UK cement producers02 February 2018, Published under Cement NewsThe Mineral Products Association (MPA) reports that carbon dioxide emissions per tonne of cement fell by two per cent between 2016-17 in the UK. However, for aggregates and asphalt production CO 2 emissions incresed in the country, while readymix concrete production saw a decline in emissions. The data collected forms part of the MPA's Sustainable Development Summary data which was recently launched. Commenting on the information, MPA Chief Executive, Nigel Jackson, said: "The MPA support... |
Not simply calcining10 January 2018, Published under Cement NewsWhile the primary purpose of the calciner in a cement plant is to aid decomposition of calcite from the preheated raw meal, the need to lower CO 2 emissions and the introduction of alternative fuels has broadened the range of requirements that modern-day calciners need to address. By Dr Heiko Schürmann and Norbert Streit, KHD-Humboldt Wedag GmbH, Germany. Figure 1: the main purpose of the calciner is to decompose calcite from the preheated raw meal, which is the most energy-intens... |
HeidelbergCement working to lower carbon emissions21 November 2017, Published under Cement NewsHeidelbergCement and the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) have signed an agreement on a three-year collaboration to exchange scientific and technical knowledge, according to a company press release. HeidelbergCement has pledged to lower specific CO 2 emissions by 30 per cent by 2030 in comparison to 1990 levels. This agreement is an attempt to further that goal by exploring solutions in CO 2 reduction alongside EMBL. This will be achieved through a series of conferences a... |
Spain's cement industry in drive to reduce CO2 emissions 80% by 205018 October 2017, Published under Cement NewsAccording to a new report by Oficemen, the Spanish cement industry is undertaking steps to reduce its CO2 emissions by 80 per cent by 2050 when compared with 1990 as base year. In its “Roadmap of the Spanish cement industry for the reduction of carbon emissions by 2050”. Conventional means such as increased energy efficiency and co-processing will enable the sector to reduce its CO2 footprint by 35 per cent compared to the base year. The roadmap foresees improvements in thermal efficiency ... |
German cement industry invests considerably in environmental protection11 October 2017, Published under Cement NewsGerman cement producers further invested in plant optimisation in 2016, keepign them in a leading role worldwide in terms of environmental compatibility, according to the German cement association, VDZ. The sector has taken action to reduce NOx emissions through plant optimisaiton as well as extensive research to test innovative exhaust gas cleaning technology under the particular conditions applicable during cement production. As a result, SCR technology has been brought to industrial ma... |