Cement News tagged under: UK
Heidelberg Materials and UK Government plan Padeswood carbon capture principles26 March 2024, Published under Cement NewsMinister for Energy Efficiency and Green Finance Lord Callanan visits Heidelberg Materials’ Padeswood cement works Heidelberg Materials has signed a statement of principles with the UK Government’s Department for Energy Security and Net Zero for its planned carbon capture plant at Padeswood cement works. The agreement marks a milestone for the project and Heidelberg Materials and the UK Government will now enter final negotiations, with the aim of making a final d... |
Heidelberg Materials investigates ammonia as hydrogen carrier15 March 2024, Published under Cement NewsHeidelberg Materials UK is working with Cranfield University to explore the use of ammonia as a hydrogen carrier, which is then ‘cracked’ to create hydrogen fuel for use in cement plants. Ammonia is already in widespread use so there are existing infrastructures and protocols in place to ensure it is stored and transported safely, which poses one the key challenges for hydrogen adoption. This latest project will look at how ammonia can be used as a low-cost, low-carbon hydrogen carrier, ev... |
WCA host 7th General Assembly in London15 March 2024, Published under Cement NewsThe World Cement Association (WCA) held its 7th General Assembly on February 27th in London at the National Liberal Club. Representatives from member organisations participated in the GA, both in-person and virtually, engaging in discussions on current activities, upcoming plans, and the election of new board members. The event concluded with a networking lunch, providing an opportunity for members to connect and exchange ideas. The agenda featured a comprehensive outlook on the global cemen... |
CCSA calls on UK government for CCS commitment13 March 2024, Published under Cement NewsThe UK government announced plans yesterday to build new gas power stations to ensure a safe and reliable energy source while the country transitions to net zero. This shoring up of the UK’s energy supply is aimed at days when the weather forecast does not power up renewables, as well as reducing the UK’s reliance on power from countries such as Russia. Commenting on the decision, UK Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, said “We need to reach our 2035 goals in a sustainable way that doesn’t leav... |
Breedon enters US with BMC Enterprises acquisition07 March 2024, Published under Cement NewsBreedon Group has announced its acquisition of BMC Enterprises Inc (BMC) for US$300m, marking the group’s entry into the US. BMC is a supplier of ready-mixed concrete, aggregates and building products, headquartered in St Louis, Missouri. The deal gives Breedon the opportunity to launch a scalable third platform. "This transaction will give us a platform that is well-placed to grow in the highly-fragmented US construction market, is culturally aligned with Breedon and has a familiar pe... |
Scotland's MPA calls for mineral forum07 March 2024, Published under Cement NewsScotland’s economic development and drive for decarbonisation depend on domestically available mineral products, according to a new document from the Mineral Products Association Scotland (MPAS) that sets out a series of policy recommendations for the Scottish government. The document, ‘Priorities for Scotland’, highlights the role played by Scotland’s mineral production sector, which manufactures around 30Mt of aggregates, concrete and asphalt each year. Essential for renewable energy... |
Breedon posts record revenue in 202306 March 2024, Published under Cement NewsBreedon Group has announced record revenue of GBP1487.5m (US$1893.5m) in 2023, up seven per cent from the GBP1396.3m seen in the previous year. EBIT over the same period declined two per cent from GBP148m to GBP145.7m, while profit before tax slipped one per cent from GBP135.8m to GBP134.4m. According to the company, the record revenue was due to improved pricing, which offset a two per cent reduction in volumes, reflecting the challenging macroeconomic conditions. In terms of volumes,... |
Aggregate Industries to establish Southampton import facility20 February 2024, Published under Cement NewsAggregate Industries ’ cement business is expanding by establishing a new cement storage facility for deepsea shipping lines at the Port of Southampton, UK. As part of a 20-year agreement , Aggregate Industries will be working with port owner Associated British Ports and industry-leading cargo handler Solent Stevedores, who will be operating the cement import facility. This latest investment will help the business maintain a continuous supply of lower-carbon cementitious products thro... |
Medcem announces terminal partnerships in UK15 February 2024, Published under Cement NewsTurkey’s Medcem has announced a partnership with Brett Concrete, one of the largest independent concrete companies in the UK, to establish a terminal at Sheerness Port in Kent, UK. The terminal, which will have a storage capacity of 80,000t, is expected to be operational by July 2024. According to Medcem, the new facility will handle various cementitious products, primarily dry ash. Medcem also has another terminal investment underway in the UK, following its partnership with two indep... |
CEMEX UK tackles shipping emissions09 February 2024, Published under Cement NewsWork will begin in April this year on a new demonstrator of a smart shore power system at CEMEX ’s wharf in Shoreham, UK. Working in partnership with University of Warwick and advanced system integrator, iconsys, CEMEX is developing an intelligently-managed shore power system demonstrator, specifically tailored to understand fluctuations in electricity demand of self-discharging commercial vessels. The UK Department of Transport has awarded the project a grant of nearly GBP1.7m (US$2.15m... |