Cement News tagged under: Co-Processing
MSW co-processing in China24 October 2013, Published under Cement NewsAs large volumes of common waste increasingly present a problem, China’s search for effective ways of disposing of this waste is on. With new landfill options facing opposition and causing controversy, the co-processing of municipal solid wastes (MSW) is becoming an increasingly-attractive option. Following examples in other countries, China is now actively seeking to increase its MSW usage in cement kilns, with producers such as Huaxin Wuxue and Sinoma’s Liyang having taken up the challenge... |
Cemex plans US$100m Egyptian investment04 June 2013, Published under Cement NewsCemex announced today that it expects to invest approximately US$100m (approximately EGP700m) to significantly improve its operations in Egypt and continue supporting the country’s housing, commercial and infrastructure development. Yehia Hamed (left), Egyptian Minister of Investment and Sergio Menendez, President of Cemex Egypt The planned investments were discussed in a meeting between Sergio Menendez, President of Cemex in Egypt, and Yehia Hamed, Egyptian Minister of Inves... |
India: developing co-processing12 March 2013, Published under Cement NewsAs India considers the co-processing of industrial and hazardous wastes in energy- and resource-intensive industries such as cement, its central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and Norway’s Foundation for Scientific and Industrial Research (SINTEF) consider the regulatory requirements and co-processing experiences in the country. In the second part of our focus on co-processing in India, recent projects are highlighted. By JS Kamyotra, SS Bala and PK Gupta, central Pollution Control Board, Mi... |
India: introducing co-processing11 March 2013, Published under Cement NewsWith waste generation expected to increase as India develops its economy further, the co-processing and treatment of industrial and hazardous waste in energy- and resource-intensive industries such as the cement becomes an attractive proposition. However, co-processing requires an appropriate body of regulations to be developed and implemented. In this first of a two-part article, the current status of co-processing in India and opportunities for improving this service are explored. By JS Ka... |
Successful co-processing28 February 2013, Published under Cement NewsCo-processing of wastes and other low-grade resources in cement kilns offers a partial solution to sustainability issues ranging from resource scarcity via greenhouse gas emission reduction to waste generation. However, co-processing requires a professional approach from the industries involved as well as regulation and monitoring by the authorities to successfully lower the need for fossil fuels and virgin raw materials, and reduce CO2 emissions. In this article, Cementis and Sintef present... |
Chinese co-processing21 December 2012, Published under Cement NewsWhile co-processing in the cement industry has only recently been introduced to China, several initiatives are already well underway to spread the practice to more cement producers to reduce landfill sites and curb GHG emissions. Phase one of the Sino-Norwegian project to pilot waste studies and co-processing in cement kilns has successfully been achieved and now the goal is to prepare a nationwide programme for co-processing in the cement industry. By Yan Da-Hai1, KH Karstensen2, Peng Zheng... |
Lafarge marks a decade of hitting sustainability targets, UK16 October 2012, Published under Cement NewsLafarge has marked its 10th year of sustainability reporting in the UK this week with the release of its 2011/2012 Sustainability Reports. With a commitment to sustainability remaining at the heart of the business, Lafarge has made significant investment in developing its sustainable credentials. This has paid dividends, particularly with waste and water consumption being cut by 92 per cent and 88 per cent respectively in the cement business, since reporting began in 2001. The latest R... |