Cement News tagged under: Northern Europe
Electric kilns power revolution10 April 2024, Published under Cement NewsWith the global cement industry on the road to net zero cement production, new technologies for a decarbonised pyroprocessing line have been developed. These include electric kilns, which offer a fossil fuel-free alternative to the traditional kiln fired with carbon-rich fuels. Coolbrook explains the benefits of this new technology. By Dr Thomas Ouni, Coolbrook, Finland Coolbrook's RotoDynamic Heater has the potential of generating temperatures of up to 1700°C solely usin... |
FLSmidth looks at possible divestment options in Cement business30 January 2024, Published under Cement NewsFLSmidth will explore the available divestment options for its Cement business to maximise the division’s full potential and strengthen the market leading position of its Mining business. Over the past year, FLSmidth has simplified and rightsized the Cement business to further strengthen its market-leading position, improve profitability and make it fit-for-purpose with a strategic focus on the core products and services required in the cement industry. The company says it continues to bel... |
FLSmidth sells MAAG to Solix23 January 2024, Published under Cement NewsFLSmidth Cement sold its MAAG gears and drives business to Sweden-based investment company, Solix Group AB. The transaction is expected to close during the 1Q24 and includes all related assets, including intellectual property, technology, employees and customer contracts. The divestment of the MAAG business is in line with FLSmidth Cement’s GREEN’26 strategy, which in combination with a greater strategic focus on the Service business includes focussing the product portfolio on the core tec... |
New Gävle terminal for Schwenk29 December 2023, Published under Cement NewsAfter two years of planning and construction Schwenk inaugurated a new terminal in the Swedish port of Gävle in December 2023. The new terminal is 45m high and has a volumetric capacity of 8000m 3 . It is expected to have a throughput capacity of more than 90,000tpa. |
European Commission adopts rules governing CBAM18 August 2023, Published under Cement NewsThe European Commission (EC) has adopted the rules governing the implementation of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) during its transitional phase, which starts on 1 October of this year and runs until the end of 2025. The Implementing Regulation published on 17 August 2023 details the transitional reporting obligations for EU importers of CBAM goods, as well as the transitional methodology for calculating embedded emissions released during the production process of CBAM goods.... |
Scandinavia’s CO2 conundrum07 November 2022, Published under Cement NewsThe Scandinavian countries of Denmark, Norway and Sweden are home to ~7.3Mta of cement production capacity. This is at odds with government plans to quicken the pace of decarbonisation in a bloc that already has one of the world’s most aggressive CO 2 targets. Yet, greater use of alternative fuels, carbon taxes and advances in CCUS may help solve this conundrum. As Scandinavia invests in modern infrastructure, it is mindful of the need to decarbonise and take care of its landscape... |
MPA urges UK government to alleviate energy burden02 September 2022, Published under Cement NewsThe Mineral Products Association (MPA) has written to the UK Chancellor, Nadhim Zahawi, calling for urgent action to tackle the country’s energy crisis and alleviate the burden on its construction industry. Four steps the Treasury could take have been identified by the MPA, including allowing temporary deferral of VAT payments, to reinstate or replace the red diesel rebate to cut fuel duty, extend the freeze on Aggregates Levy indexation beyond April 2023, and take measures to tackle costs f... |
Breedon extends rail infrastructure01 September 2022, Published under Cement NewsA joint initiative between Breedon Group , Network Rail and the Welsh government has brought a disused freight yard back to life, resulting in lower CO 2 emissions, less road traffic and reduced operating costs. The Llandudno Junction freight yard, located near the main Penrhyn Quarry of Breedon subsidiary Welsh Slate, is expected to handle up to 260,000t of materials each year with typical freight trains carrying 1500t of material, compared to 28t for a truck. The first freight train l... |
HeidelbergCement’s Nordic light11 May 2020, Published under Cement NewsThe countries of Denmark, Norway and Sweden are part of HeidelbergCement Group’s Northern and Eastern Europe-Central Asia division. In an exclusive interview, ICR speaks with Giv K Brantenberg, general manager of HeidelbergCement Northern Europe, to find out about the company’s engagement with these three Nordic markets. ICR speaks with Giv K Brantenberg, general manager of HeidelbergCement Northern Europe ICR: How are the construction markets in Denmark, Norway and Sweden perf... |
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