US defunds carbon capture
Last week's announcement from the National Carbon Capture Center (NCCC) in the USA, that it is now pilot-scale testing a promising new capture technology developed by KC8 Captur...
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Cargo ship's CO2 to be converted into green cement
A commercial carbon capture system developed for ships will supply calcium carbonate - limestone - to Heidelberg Materials’ cement plant in Brevik , Norway. UK-based startup Sea...
Heidelberg Materials acquires Votorantim Cimentos' Morocco operations
Germany-based Heidelberg Materials has completed the purchase of the Moroccan operations of Cementos Asment, from Brazilian cement producer Votorantim Cimentos. The deal include...
LafargeHolcim and the Bangladesh government renewed GSA
LafargeHolcim and the Bangladesh government have renewed a gas sales agreement (GSA) on 24 June, which will remain in effect for 10 years. Under this revised agreement, LafargeH...
Rail link at Heidelberg UK's Horton quarry reopens after 60 years
The rail link at Heidelberg Materials UK’s quarry in Yorkshire has been reinstated as part of the company’s strategy to improve its network of rail-connected quarries and depots...
Heidelberg Materials launches milestone carbon capture plant at Brevik
On 18 June 2025 HRH Crown Prince Haakon of Norway inaugurated the carbon capture facility at Heidelberg Materials’ Brevik plant in southern Norway. The event, held in the presen...
Norway approves Northern Lights CCS expansion
The Norwegian government has approved plans for the second stage expansion of the Northern Lights carbon capture and storage (CCS) project. The expansion will increase the trans...
Dominik von Achten is appointed new president of GCCA
Dominik von Achten, chairman of the Managing Board of Heidelberg Materials has been elected as the new president of the Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA), whose memb...
Heidelberg Materials North America rebrands Giant Resource Recovery
Heidelberg Materials North America ’s recently acquired subsidiary, Giant Resource Recovery (GRR), will rebrand to Heidelberg Materials Giant Resource Recovery (GRR). The compan...
Heidelberg Materials' Cementon distribution centre receives packaging upgrade
Heidelberg Materials North America has announced key upgrades to its cement distribution terminal in Cementon, New York. These upgrades include a new packaging line for bagged p...