Cement News tagged under: new capacity
Confidence Cement invests US$68m in new facility in Narsingdi02 October 2024, Published under Cement NewsConfidence Cement PLC , a leading cement producer based in Bangladesh, is investing BDT8.15bn (US$68.2m) to construct a new production facility on 10 acres of land in Narsingdi. This expansion comes amid a slowdown in construction across Bangladesh following political changes, yet the company is positioning itself to meet future demand in Dhaka and surrounding regions. The new unit, Confidence Cement Dhaka Ltd, will have a daily production capacity of 6000tpd and is expected to create ar... |
Holcim plans new US$44m calcined clay processing line in Czech Republic01 October 2024, Published under Cement NewsHolcim Cesko is set to embark on its largest investment to date with the construction of a new calcined clay processing line at its Cížkovice cement plant, worth CZK1bn (US$44m). This cutting-edge project, expected to be completed by the end of 2026, is part of Holcim’s broader decarbonisation initiative aimed at reducing energy intensity and eliminating reliance on fossil fuels. By incorporating calcined clay, a low-carbon material, the new line will significantly reduce CO 2 emissions a... |
Ambuja's proposed Ramannapet plant sparks local outcry over pollution01 October 2024, Published under Cement NewsPlans for a new cement factory near Ramannapet have raised concerns among local residents over potential environmental impacts. The proposed plant, submitted by Ambuja Cement , would cover 70a and represents an investment of INR14bn (US$ 167.1m) . The land, originally acquired for a dry port several years ago, has now been earmarked for the cement plant, sparking alarm among farmers and residents. Concerns focus on the possible release of toxic gases, which could affect air quality, wate... |
Ethiopia's PM inaugurates Lemi National Cement Plant30 September 2024, Published under Cement NewsEthiopia's Prime Minister, Abiy Ahmed, inaugurated the Lemi National Cement Plant in the Lemi Building Materials Park, about 150km north of the country’s capital Addis Ababa. The new plant has a capacity of 15,000tpd (4.95Mta). During the inauguration of the mega plant, Abiy said the project was "a true model of fast and efficient delivery of critical infrastructure." He congratulated all those involved in the realisation of this important project, which will produce "50 perc ent of all ... |
Kyrgyzstan lawmaker urges government to lift ban on Uzbek imports27 September 2024, Published under Cement NewsA Kyrgyz lawmaker has called for the removal of the country’s ban on importing cement from Uzbekistan, highlighting the potential benefits for consumers and the local construction industry. Speaking at the parliamentary fuel and energy complex committee on September 24, MP Alisher Kozuyev argued that the ban is fostering local monopolies and driving up cement prices domestically. He noted that, prior to the ban, Uzbek cement was priced between KGS0.60-1 (US$0.01) cheaper per unit compared t... |
India’s SEBI puts temporary stop on JSW Cement IPO03 September 2024, Published under Cement NewsIndia’s Securities and Exchange Board (SEBI) has put a temporary halt on the initial public offering (IPO) of JSW Cement. The IPO included a new equity issuance and an offer for sales from existing shareholders. The cement company had filed its draft prospectus in August 2024 and aimed to raise ~INR40bn. JSW cement had planned to use the proceeds to partially finance the construction of a new cement plant in Nagaur, Rajasthan, as well as to repay existing debt and fund other general corpor... |
Kyrgyzstan to build greenfield 1.5Mta cement plant30 August 2024, Published under Cement NewsPresident Sadyr Japarov of Kyrgyzstan has launched the Terek Tash clinker factory in Kemin district. The new 1.5Mta cement plant is an investment agreement between the government and the consortium of Terek Tash LLC and Zenit LLC. The plant will cost US$150m. Cabinet ministers endorsed the investment agreement on implementation of the project on 24 August. The agreement envisioned construction of the clinker factory in Kemin district and cement milling in Novo-Pokrovka rural municipality, ... |
West International Holdings Ltd begins construction of Buikwe cement plant13 August 2024, Published under Cement NewsThe construction of a new UGX730m (US$196,180.8m) cement factory has begun on a 50-acre (20.2ha) plot in the Buikwe district of Uganda. Chinese-owned West International Holdings Ltd will invest UGX730m in Kavule Cell, Buzika ‘B’ Ward, Njeru Municipality, after a similar investment in the Karamoja sub-region, according to Group Director, Ambrose Byona, on 10 August. Mr Byona explained that the reason for establishing the unit in the Moroto District, which is expected to be commissioned ... |
Ambuja lays foundation stone at new Bihar grinding facility06 August 2024, Published under Cement NewsAmbuja Cement Ltd , part of Adani Cements , has announced a cement grinding unit in Bihar, investing INR16bn (US$190.8m). Bihar Chief Minister, Nitish Kumar, laid the foundation stone for the facility at Warsaliganj in the Nawada district on 4 August 2024. The unit, Ambuja Cement’s first project in Bihar, will have a full capacity of 6Mta and be completed in three phases on 27,4781.6m 2 (67.9 acres) of allotted land. The first phase, costing INR11bn, targets operation by December 2025, ad... |
Cooperativa la Cruz Azul starts construction on a new cement plant05 August 2024, Published under Cement NewsMexico-based Cooperativa la Cruz Azul has presented plans for the construction of a new industrial unit to manufacture cement in the municipality of Seybaplaya, southwest of the capital of Campeche. The company is hoping to reduce its environmental impact by building the cement plant on land previously used to manufacture lime and cement. The plant will be equipped with new technology to meet high standards of sustainability. Construction began on 1 August 2024, with the first stage ex... |