Cement News tagged under: plant modernisation
Lafarge France to modernise Martres-Tolosane unit12 May 2017, Published under Cement NewsLafarge France will invest EUR100m in the modernisation of its cement plant at Martres-Tolosane in Haute-Garonne, France. The company is currently selecting a contractor to carry out the work, which is scheduled to start at the end of the year. Jean-Louis Chauzy, president of the Economic, Social and Environmental Council of Occitanie, expressed his concerned that the cement company would choose a Chinese contractor rather than a French company, but Lafarge responded by saying no decision... |
Assisting Maryneal’s expansion10 May 2017, Published under Cement NewsThe modernisation and expansion of Buzzi Unicem’s Maryneal cement plant has enabled it to more than double capacity to 1.2Mst as well as reduce its environmental footprint. PCI Process Consultants was tasked with providing site assistance for this recently-completed, major North American plant project. By PCI Process Consultants Inc, Canada. The new Maryneal plant began operations in June 2016 – just 24 months after mobilisation of construction contractors on site Headquarte... |
Cruz Azul to invest US$300m in plants15 December 2016, Published under Cement NewsAs part of its plant modernisation programme, Mexico’s Cruz Azul plans to spend US$300m in upgrading its four plants in the next four years. Cooperativa La Cruz Azul President, Guillermo Álvarez, said half of the sum would be spent in the next two years with the remainder earmarked for 2019-20. “We will make the investment in a gradual manner in each two-year period to prevent decapitalisation of the company,” he said. The company’s oldest cement lines will be updated with latest-gene... |
India: panel discusses Khrew cement plant modernisation07 December 2016, Published under Cement NewsThe Committee on Public Undertakings of the Legislative Assembly met to discuss a modernisation project for the upgrade of Jammu and Kashmir Cements Ltd's Khrew cement plant. The committee held discussions regarding the finances and working results, non-finalisation of annual accounts, manufacturing process and operational performance, production performance of the Khrew cement factory, mining of limestone and the performance of new cement plants and old cement plants working in the... |
HeidelbergCement submits EIA for Kaspi25 November 2016, Published under Cement NewsHeidelbergCement has submitted an environmental impact assessment for its US$100m Kaspi modernisation in Georgia. The report will be discussed on 17 January 2017 after interested entities have submitted their comments. The new dry-process line will be able to produce 3000tpd of clinker. The modernisation project aims to reduce fuel consumption as well as provide the opportunity to use alternative fuels. In addition, the plant is expected to benefit from lower maintenance costs and emissio... |
Revamping Rioclaro21 May 2014, Published under Cement NewsColombia has been experiencing important economic growth over the past few years leading to increased cement demand for housing, commercial and infrastructure projects. To meet these advances in consumption and, at the same time, adapt to the highest environmental standards, the country’s leading cement producer, Cementos Argos, is revamping its strategically-located Rioclaro plant with completion on-track for year-end. By Cementos Argos, Colombia. Argos’ US$100m investment will see c... |