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The Rohrdorf group of companies intends to produce CO2 -neutral cement by 2038. In order for this goal to be achieved, the electricity supply must come from 100% renewable energies. In order to increase the pace of the switch to renewables and to achieve the highest possible degree of energy self-sufficiency, Rohrdorfer is pursuing ambitious expansion plans with the "Initiative 3033". By 2033, 30 % of the electricity required should be self-produced.

Cemex and Synhelion announced today a significant milestone in their joint effort to develop fully solar-driven cement production: the scaling of their technology to industrially-viable levels. This includes the continuous production of clinker, the most energy-intensive part of cement manufacturing, using only solar heat.

The cement industry of Pakistan witnessed a significant growth in its sales during the month of July 2023 as compared to the same month of last year.

Rwandan President Paul Kagame inaugurated a Chinese-invested cement company in Muhanga industrial park, Muhanga district of the Southern Province, commending China for being a long-term partner of Rwanda.

Sagar Cements is focussed on improving the overall efficiency and utilisation levels of its recently acquired units, according to Joint Managing Director, Sreekanth Reddy.

Nuvoco Vistas Corp. Ltd., India’s fifth-largest cement group in terms of capacity, introduces the revolutionary product, InstaMix Superior Column Concrete, at a customer meet held in Ludhiana. This specialized concrete solution is meticulously designed for column construction, aiming to address the persistent challenges faced by developers and contractors.

Cemex announced that Cemex Ventures, its corporate venture capital and open innovation unit, has increased its stake in Carbon Upcycling. Carbon Upcycling’s patented technology injects CO₂ into industrial byproducts and natural minerals to create clinker substitutes, thereby reducing the carbon footprint of cement.