Cement News tagged under: Western Europe
Aalborg Portland signs letter of intent on CO2 storage hub12 June 2023, Published under Cement NewsAalborg Portland and Fidelis New Energy have signed a letter of intent enabling the cement producer to potentially supply more than 400,000t of CO 2 to the Norne Carbon Storage Hub in Aalborg through a direct pipeline connection by 2030. Norne is Denmark's first large-scale facility for handling captured CO 2 in Aalborg and was announced by Fidelis in May this year. "We have been closely following Fidelis' plans for the construction of Denmark's first large-scale CO 2 handling facil... |
German cement producers look to decarbonise with CCfD programme12 June 2023, Published under Cement NewsGermany has announced the launch of Carbon Contracts for Difference (CCfD), a 15-year subsidy programme aimed at helping companies in energy-intensive industries to invest in low-carbon production processes and technologies. According to Economy and Climate Action Minister, Robert Habeck, the budget for the new scheme is anticipated to reach the “mid double-digit billion” euro range, in line with industry estimates of up to EUR50bn. The programme was designed to include mid-sized en... |
CRH votes to move to New York Stock Exchange09 June 2023, Published under Cement NewsCRH shareholders have overwhelmingly approved the unanimous recommendation of the Board and management team to transition to a US primary listing on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). The group will retain a standard listing on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) and will de-list from Euronext Dublin. The changes are expected to take effect on or around 25 September 2023. “We believe a US primary listing will bring increased commercial, operational and acquisition opportunities for our bu... |
Compagnie des Ciments Belges upgrades Gaurain plant09 June 2023, Published under Cement NewsBelgium-based Compagnie des Ciments Belges SA (CCB), part of Cementir Holding , is upgrading Kiln 4 at its Gaurain plant. Clinker production capacity will be increased from 4400-4500tpd to 5000tpd through the installation of a newd calciner, modified preheater cyclones, a new ID fan, capacity extension of the main process filter, and a complete new clinker cooler with new kiln hood. The project is being carried out by Dal Technics International. The upgrade will raise the alternativ... |
Beumer Group acquires the Hendrik Group09 June 2023, Published under Cement NewsBeumer has completed the acquisition of the Hendrik Group, a leading US manufacturer of air-supported belt conveyors. The acquisition will expand the group’s portfolio in the field of bulk material transport. In particular, the handling of alternative fuels and raw materials (AFR) confirms Beumer's commitment towards sustainability. At the same time it is fully complementary to the current technologies offering, ensuring an even broader customer benefit. The technology also generates additi... |
Carbon8 welcomes new chief executive officer09 June 2023, Published under Cement NewsCCUS specialist, Carbon8, has appointed Paul Drennan-Durose as its new chief executive officer, effective immediately. Mr Drennan-Durose succeeds John Pilkington who has become non-executive chairman. Commenting on the news, Mr Pilkington said, “Carbon8’s board and its investors are delighted that Paul is now leading the business. Paul brings to the company a wealth of international board leadership and experience within industry as well as in private equity and venture capital.” Mr Drenn... |
Ecocem appoints innovation project manager09 June 2023, Published under Cement NewsEcocem has appointed Jaouad Nadah as its new innovation project manager, responsible for the coordination of Ecocem’s ACT technology. Mr Nadah brings with him over 10 years’ experience in the construction sector, having previously held roles at Eqiom and Holcim , where his focus was on innovation in the low carbon cement market. Commenting on the appointment, Donal O’Riain, founder and group managing director at Ecocem, said, “The launch of our ACT technology last November marked a hug... |
Aggregate Industries appoints new plant manager08 June 2023, Published under Cement NewsUK-based Aggregate Industries , which is part of the Holcim Group , has appointed Thierry Davila as plant manager at its Cauldon works in Staffordshire. Mr Davila has over 27 years’ experience in the cement industry, including almost 20 as part of the Holcim Group. Having worked on Cauldon projects since November 2021 in his previous role with Holcim, Mr Davila has made a full-time move to the UK to focus on strategic operations within the business. He will also focus on implementing the... |
British Rema appoints new Group Managing Director06 June 2023, Published under Cement NewsTony Goodwin becomes British Rema's group managing director British Rema has welcomed Tony Goodwin to the new position of Group Managing Director to lead the group through its next phase of development following its recent transfer to employee ownership. The organisation is now primed for significant growth both in domestic and international markets, says British Rema. Tony brings with him more than 30 years of industrial powder processing and handling business experience, with... |
What will prompt faster decarbonisation?02 June 2023, Published under Cement NewsThis week the Alliance for Low-Carbon Cement and Concrete (ALCCC) published its latest report on 'fast-tracking cement decarbonisation'. The document looks at underperforming and reaching performance-based standards for decarbonisation. The issue with today's cement industry standards is that they are not designed for a quick entry of low-carbon cement. "Safe and low-carbon solutions already exist but need market access through environmentally ambitious standards and policies," says ALCCC... |