Cement News tagged under: Environmental
Cemex permit renewed04 March 2008, Published under Cement NewsAfter addressing concerns raised during a public comment period, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has renewed the operating permit for Cemex’s Lyons plant. The five-year permit, which goes into effect today, more tightly regulates some of the cement producer’s problem areas, such as dust, high air opacity (a measurement of the plant’s emissions) and kiln temperatures above allowed limits. In response to residents’ concerns, the state health department added requirem... |
Oregon cement plant agrees to cut mercury emissions03 March 2008, Published under Cement NewsThe largest source of mercury pollution in Oregon could be cut by more than half by 2011 under a deal with state regulators. Ash Grove Cement near Baker City has reached a voluntary deal with regulators to cut its mercury emissions by 75 percent within 3 years. The agreement with the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality requires the company to install controls within two years for a cost estimated at $15 million to $20 million. If the agreement is approved as expected, the company a... |
No appeals yet on Holcim plant, New Zealand26 February 2008, Published under Cement NewsNo appeals have yet been filed with the Environment Court over Holcim (New Zealand) Ltd’s proposed $200m cement plant at Weston, although one opposition group will do so this week. Holcim was granted resource consents to build and operate the plant, along with associated coal, limestone and cement quarries, on February 11 by the Waitaki District Council and the Otago Regional Council. Following that, there were 15 working days for an appeal to be lodged with the court. The Waiarek... |
Dalmia group to empower rural youth with job skills14 February 2008, Published under Cement NewsAs part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Limited has launched Dalmia Institute of Construction to empower rural youth with employable skills. The facility, which will become functional from May, is expected to address the shortage of trained professionals faced by the construction industry, T. Venkatesan, company chief executive officer and whole-time director, told mediapersons on Tuesday. The free training programme is open for students abov... |
Car tyres drive energy for UAE cement unit01 February 2008, Published under Cement NewsThe National Cement Company has achieved a regional first by using old car tyres to generate energy for cement production. ‘We can use all heavy plastics, tyres, hydraulic hoses, water pipes,’ Helal said. ‘It generates energy similar to that produced by oil.’ At this stage, however, the tyres only supplement oil, comprising 10 per cent of the fuel. Helal explained large quantities of the raw material generated excessive gases which upset the chemical balance. But as technology improves he... |
Pakistan’s Government engaged in efforts to combat climate change31 January 2008, Published under Cement News* Environment secretary says Pakistan has potential for carbon credits’ generation * Developed countries had agreed to reduce emissions by 5.2 percent under Kyoto Protocol The government is actively engaged in international efforts to combat climate change, as Pakistan is a party to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and has ratified the Kyoto Protocol. Ministry of Environment Secretary Ejaz Ahmed Qureshi said this on Wednesday while inaugurating a workshop on ‘Carbo... |
Indocement clarifies waste position30 January 2008, Published under Cement NewsPT Indocement Tunggal Prakarsa Tbk. (Indocement), wishes to clarify the allegation noted in the local Jakarta Press that our company has violated environmental laws by running a dangerous waste removal business without the requisite technology. Indocement’s receiving, handling and burning of waste is carried out under strict supervision and in full compliance with Indonesian regulations as well as international practices. Cement kilns are widely used for a large range of waste and hazardou... |
Pakistan goes green25 January 2008, Published under Cement NewsFauji Cement Company Ltd, Islamabad ordered first RDF Production Plant in Pakistan At the beginning of 2007, MVW Lechtenberg, Germany started to analyse the possibilities for the production of refuse derived Fuels (RDF) from Municipal solid waste in Pakistan. The main focus was the availability, quantities and qualities of the land filled waste. In a 3-Step plan, the complete system for the use of refused derived fuels from Municipal solid wastes in the existing 3.700 tpd clinker pla... |
BCA: UK cement industry expresses serious concern over uncertainty surrounding EU ETS plans25 January 2008, Published under Cement NewsThe UK cement industry today responded to the EU Commission’s statement on the future of the European Emissions Trading Scheme. In a statement issued today by the British Cement Association’s (BCA) Chief Executive, Mike Gilbert, the industry praised Europe’s desire to lead on global climate change, but expressed serious concern that the balance of effort has yet again been placed on manufacturing industry with little recognition of the potential impact on international competitiveness. As ... |
Holcim Awards: application deadline approaches24 January 2008, Published under Cement NewsThe closing deadline for award submissions is drawing near. The Holcim Awards for Sustainable Construction will only accept applications for this prestigious award until February 29, 2008. The Holcim Awards are an international competition to recognize designs that meet current needs for housing and infrastructure, as well as create innovative, future oriented, and tangible sustainable construction projects around the world. The competition is an initiative of the Swiss-based Holcim Foun... |