Cement News tagged under: Environmental
PCA underlines support of study19 February 2010, Published under Cement NewsThe Portland Cement Association (PCA) today announced its support for a study conducted by Southern Methodist University’s (SMU) Maguire Energy Institute which examines the contributions of the cement industry to U.S. economic health and the harmful effects of proposed U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) regulations. The study was the focus of a panel discussion held at the National Press Club in Washington, DC. Parti... |
Castle Cement fined, UK19 February 2010, Published under Cement NewsCastle Cement Ltd admitted four charges relating to dust and noise nuisances at Padeswood as well as two fires which released potentially dangerous smoke. The Environment Agency Wales (EAW) said the UK£300,000 (EUR345,000) in fines and costs was one of the highest ever court awards. Despite the possible increased risk of cancer, and other illnesses, Mold Crown Court heard no cases had been detected. The charges covered a period between August 2005 and May 2007. The company also asked for... |
Cement industry says new EPA regulations would cost jobs18 February 2010, Published under Cement NewsThe U.S. cement industry kicked off a campaign against tighter environmental regulations, releasing a study on the economic impact of regulations and dropping hints about filing a lawsuit. The Environmental Protection Agency has proposed a set of rules that would force cement plants to cut their emissions of mercury, soot, hydrochloric acid and hydrocarbons such as benzene. Environmental groups in Texas support the rules because they would reduce emissions at the complex of cement plants in... |
Cement industry, environmentalists debate emission regulations, US17 February 2010, Published under Cement NewsThe cement industry is launching a late push to water down new regulations that would limit the amount of mercury and other hazardous pollutants emitted by their plants. The industry argues that the proposal would result in higher cement prices, which would hamper government-funded stimulus investments in airports, highways, nuclear plants and wind farms. A study by Southern Methodist University says the rule would crimp new investment in plants over the next several years and result in mor... |
Minerals Corp works to list low carbon cement business in London16 February 2010, Published under Cement NewsMinerals Corporation Ltd is working with its brokers in London to list its low carbon cement business in London. The agreed process is establishment of the float entity, Ecominerals Ltd, in Hong Kong which has been done, raising US$50m (AUD55.9m) in this entity with an anticipated sell down, to leave 40 per cent, held by MSC Group. Independent business valuation (in process of completion) is expected to be between AUD40-70m. Financial forecast preparation is done, while pre-IP fund raising ... |
Green Cement to cut down carbon emissions in the works16 February 2010, Published under Cement NewsGreen Cement made from waste materials could help cut carbon emissions and fight climate change. Christened Gen X cement, the new construction material would help mitigate adverse environmental impact, researchers said. Scientists working for two years with wastes including rice husk, fly ash, lime stone dust, ground slang (a steel manufacturing plant waste), marble dust, quarry dust and paper mill wastes are close to developing Green Cement (Gen X cement) under UK-India Education and Resea... |
USA: environmental groups push for more details about proposed cement plant16 February 2010, Published under Cement NewsEnvironmental groups across the area are pushing for more information about the proposed Titan cement plant in New Hanover County. According to the News and Observer in Raleigh, attorneys representing the groups want the state to press Titan for more details. They want to learn more about any potential impact the cement operation would have on plants and soil. Additionally, they want to prove to the state it can comply with tougher federal pollution limits. Cape Fear Riverwatch, Pender... |
Green entrepreneur eyes shut-down Davenport cement plant15 February 2010, Published under Cement NewsThe life of the century-old Davenport cement plant may not be over just yet. The entrepreneur behind Moss Landing’s green cement business Calera Inc says he’d consider expanding his operation to the shuttered facility in Davenport should the for-sale sign come up. "Now that the plant is actually closed and potentially for sale, there’s probably no better fit than Calera," founder Brent Constantz told the Sentinel on Friday. "We’re not thinking about doing anything real soon, but there is a... |
US$170m Lafarge settlement carries Obama EPA template12 February 2010, Published under Cement NewsA consent decree with the EPA calls for Lafarge North America to implement nitrogen oxides and sulphur dioxide pollution-control measures at 13 US cement plants, some of which will see deployment of selective catalytic reduction or selective non-catalytic reduction technology new to the industry. A settlement filed in the US District Court for the Southern District of Illinois proposes the producer invest up to US$170m in capital upgrades and cover civil penalties of US$3.4m to the US, and... |
Commonwealth of Virginia Commends Titan America11 February 2010, Published under Cement NewsA resolution from the Commonwealth of Virginia commending Titan America LLC was approved last week by the Virginia House of Delegates and the Senate of Virginia. Joint House Resolution No. 186 (2010 Session) recognizes Titan America for a number of outstanding qualities, including exemplary leadership in clean manufacturing processes, energy efficiencies and safety; winning several 2009 environmental awards; fulfilling responsibilities as a designated EnergyStar Partner®; and excellent corpo... |