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BNP Paribas Exane previews the cement sector in 2024, while ICR reviews the world’s carbon capture projects. Thailand’s industry transitions to low-emissions and digital twin technology is explored.
In this issue
Explore the January 2024 issue of International Cement Review, the leading magazine for the global cement industry. Browse cement industry news, expert market analysis, regional reports, plant projects and technical articles covering cement production, equipment, processes and technology.
Latest news and diary dates
The latest cement industry news, corporate developments and diary dates from around the world.
Industry appointments
The latest executive and personnel appointments from across the global cement industry.
Corporate watch
A review of company results, mergers, acquisitions and other corporate developments across the global cement industry.
Financial update
The latest financial results and market updates from leading cement producers and suppliers.
2024: from black swans to green leaders
Paul Roger at BNP Paribas Exane gives a complete global outlook for the cement industry in 2024.
Beyond borders: trade in the global cement markets
With the release of the Global Cement Report, 15th Edition, ICR reports on the international clinker and cement trade.
Carbon capture catch-up
ICR reviews the leading CCUS projects around the world and highlights the projects that are expected to come on-stream in the next few years.
Thailand's low-carbon transition
Thailand's cement industry is transitioning to a low emission market with cement producers investing in alternative fuels and green cements.
Cement2Zero
ICR talks to Dr Philippa Horton of Cambridge University about the Cement2Zero initiative, which seeks to produce new slag from combining steel and cement recycling.
Edmonton's edge: CCUS pilot readies for testing
Heidelberg Materials North America Inc reports on the project to bring full-scale commercial carbon capture and storage the Edmonton cement plant by 2026.
Embracing CCUS, energy management and digitisation
Schneider Electric highlights the importance of embracing electrical, automation and software solutions for the energy intensive application of carbon capture.
Emerging carbon capture techniques in cement plants
DNV describes the current options for carbon capture, utilisation and storage, and why this technology is so crucial for the cement sector.
Accelerated carbonisation
Tunley Environmental explores the potential for storing carbon in concrete.
How SCMs are transforming cement's potential
AfriSam describes how supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) have transformed its South African cement production.
Electrical heating technologies
Dr Michael Clark examines various heating methods for cement kilns to see which are becoming viable technologies.
Increasing the lime saturation factor of clinker
Arthur Harrisson investigates the basic notion that increasing the lime saturation factor results in an increase of alite and clinker strength.
Çimsa: low-carbon innovation and investment
Çimsa looks at low-carbon innovation and R&D to transition its business for the future while expanding its export strategy.
Grinding for green goals
Hefei Cement Research & Design Institute Co Ltd, CNBM and Anhui Key Laboratory of Green and Low-Carbon Technology.
Net zero shipping strategies
PT Indobaruna Bulk Transport considers how cement producers can decarbonise their shipping transport.
Unlocking cement plant potential with digital twins
Wizata SA explains why digital twin technology can open up new ways of improving cement production.
Predictive lubricant failure with online monitoring
CC JENSEN & Noria Corp describe how online monitoring and machine learning can extend the life of oil and lubricants for cement manufacturers.
Kiln ID fan retrofit
Alfer Engineering details a kiln ID fan retrofit project in Turkey to reduce dust and accumulation and increase operational efficiency.
Future-proofing valve control
Valmet explains the importance of distributed control systems (DCS) for valve control.
INSEE: contributing towards Thailand's sustainability
Siam City Cement (INSEE) describes how its sustainability programme is supporting the country's Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) roadmap.
Product news
A benchtop x-ray diffraction system, a centralised blasting system, and a refractory split deck bedding cart feature in this month's Product news.
New orders
Seven Rings Cement, NEXE dd, Cementos Moctezuma and Lafarge Małogoszcz feature in New orders.