Cement News tagged under: decarbonisation
Rohrdorfer’s carbon road map15 October 2024, Published under Cement NewsWhile cement plants in Germany are expected to become climate neutral by 2045, in Bavaria this deadline is set at 2040. Local cement producer Südbayerischer Portland Zementwerk Gebr Wiesböck & Co is implementing the decarbonisation road map of its parent company, the Rohrdorfer Group to meet the ambitious deadline. By Muriel Bal, ICR Research, UK The Südbayerischer Portland Zementwerk Gebr Wiesböck & Co is implementing a range of measures to decarbonise its operations in time fo... |
Siam Cement Group expands Onnex solar power focus amidst declining technology costs14 October 2024, Published under Cement NewsSiam Cement Group (SCG) is shifting its focus to its Onnex solar energy brand, aiming to expand its power generation capacity from 200MW to 1000MW between 2025 and 2029, driven by decreasing solar technology costs. This move includes new solar projects totalling 400-500MW, which will feature solar farms, floating solar farms, and carports, according to Wachirachai Koonamwattana, head of SCG Smart Living's living solutions business. SCG’s solar business currently operates a solar farm in... |
City Cement and Next Generation SCM launch low carbon concrete in Saudi Arabia14 October 2024, Published under Cement NewsNizak Mining Company, a subsidiary of City Cement , has partnered with UK-based industrial group Next Generation SCM to establish a groundbreaking joint venture producing low carbon concrete in Saudi Arabia. The venture will launch the kingdom's first calcined clay supplementary cementitious material (SCM) production facility, with an initial annual capacity of 350,000t, aiming to double this by the second year. The Riyadh-based factory, slated to begin mass production by Q3 2025, will u... |
Anhui Conch Cement and AVIC sign decarbonation collaboration agreement11 October 2024, Published under Cement NewsAnhui Conch Cement Co (Conch Group) and AVIC International Beijing Co Ltd (AVIC Intl BJ) have signed a strategic agreement to integrate their international business development efforts and promote technological innovation aimed at decarbonising cement production. The partnership combines Conch Group’s vast experience in cement production and equipment manufacturing with the global equipment, solutions, and engineering expertise of AVIC Intl BJ subsidiary KHD Humboldt Wedag International A... |
Report confirms cement co-processing as sustainable solution for EoL composites10 October 2024, Published under Cement NewsA recent Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) report, commissioned by nine key industry associations and conducted by SGS INTRON, has confirmed the significant environmental benefits of treating End-of-Life (EoL) composites through co-processing in cement facilities. The independent, peer-reviewed study highlights that this process could play a crucial role in reducing carbon emissions and supporting circular economy goals. The report, which examines the environmental impact of co-processing glass... |
Hoffman Green's zero-clinker cement to decarbonise French housing project09 October 2024, Published under Cement NewsHoffmann Green Cement Technologies , a key player in the decarbonisation of the construction sector, has announced the expansion of its partnership with Podeliha, a leading social housing operator in the Pays de la Loire region. The collaboration focusses on the construction of the Avifaune residence, a decarbonised housing project aimed at promoting inclusive living and social diversity. The Avifaune project, located in Avrillé, Maine-et-Loire, will use Hoffmann Green’s innovative zero ... |
Azerbaijan Cement Producers Association to unveil net zero roadmap at COP2908 October 2024, Published under Cement NewsLast month, the Azerbaijan Cement Producers Association (ASIA) hosted the 3rd workshop of its Net Zero Accelerator initiative, with discussions centering on the final report of the "Net Zero Roadmap." The two-day event gathered stakeholders from the cement and concrete sectors, alongside government representatives and NGOs, to chart a sustainable future for the industry. Key topics of the workshop included reducing the clinker factor, which is a significant contributor to carbon emissi... |
Carbon Upcycling Technologies explores oilsands tailings for carbon utilisation08 October 2024, Published under Cement NewsCalgary-based Carbon Upcycling Technologies has reached a key milestone in its mission to transform carbon emissions into valuable industrial products, with the company now exploring oilsands tailings as a potential resource for carbon upcycling. This comes as the company recently delivered 200t of CO 2 -enhanced fly ash to BURNCO Rock Products, as part of its wider commitment to reducing carbon emissions within the construction industry. The company's CEO, Apoorv Sinha, highlighted the ... |
Ambuja leads the industry in joining Alliance for Industry Decarbonisation04 October 2024, Published under Cement NewsAmbuja Cements , part of the Adani Group , has become the first cement manufacturer globally to join the Alliance for Industry Decarbonisation (AFID). The AFID, coordinated by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), seeks to accelerate the transition to Net Zero for energy-intensive industries in line with the Paris Agreement. Ambuja has set a target to achieve Net Zero emissions by 2050, with its targets validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). As part of it... |
Cemex Egypt invests in decarbonisation equipment04 October 2024, Published under Cement NewsCemex Egypt is proud to announce the inauguration of its cutting-edge decarbonisation equipment at its Assiut cement plant. This innovative technology, designed and built by talented local engineering teams, marks a significant milestone in our commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship, and forms part of Cemex's “Future in Action” strategy. The new equipment transforms residues into energy by utilising energy from the current process, combined with a high-efficiency sep... |