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04.08.2023 13:19Cemex and Synhelion make further progress toward the world’s first fully solar-powered cement plant
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.
Region: USA
The World Cement Association (WCA) announced today it is welcoming OneStone Consulting, a management consulting firm with global reach, as an Associate Corporate Member.
Sustainable building solutions leader Lafarge Canada, a member of Holcim Group, announced its conversion to the production of 100% ECOPlanet cement at its Richmond Cement Plant. ECOPlanet, Holcim’s brand of low-carbon cement, offers a minimum 30% reduction in CO2 emissions per tonne in comparison to ordinary portland cement.
Region: Canada
Construction work has got underway to install a multi-million-pound system at Cauldon Cement Plant which will improve performance and reduce emissions at the site.
Region: United Kingdom
21.07.2023 12:25TITAN Cement Group launches Venture Capital initiative with investments in Zacua Ventures and Rondo Energy
The Group accelerates its innovation strategy through investment in green construction technologies and partnerships across the ecosystem.
Region: Greece
20.07.2023 11:57Dangote Championing Use Of Tyre, Shells As Alternate Fuel
In its attempt to secure environmental sustainability, the Dangote cement industry, Obajana in Kogi State, has embarked on the use of tyre, palm nut shells and sawdust as alternative fossil fuel to avoid greenhouse build-up in the atmosphere that strengthens weather changes.
Region: Africa
14.07.2023 11:09First fully decarbonised cement plant in Germany: Heidelberg Materials gets support from the EU Innovation Fund
The EU Innovation Fund, one of the world’s largest funding programmes for innovative low-carbon technologies, has selected Heidelberg Materials’ pioneering GeZero Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) project for Grant Agreement Preparation.
Region: Germany