European cement news

Sylvera's analysis of 3000+ cement facilities reveals a fortyfold spread in carbon intensity (0.03 – 1.24 tCO2e/t). As EU free allowances phase out, CBAM ramps up, and EAC demand grows, lower-carbon producers stand to gain, but only with credible, facility-level data to prove their performance and capture value.

The Rohrdorfer Net Zero Emission team has conducted a large scale hydrogen combustion test on the cement clinker kiln at the Gmunden site in Austria.

Limak Cement has opened its Low Carbon Cement Mediterranean Terminal in Iskenderun, Türkiye.

Focus on high energy prices, security of supply for green electricity, expansion of grid infrastructure, and reliable framework conditions for new technologies.

Rohrdorfer has increased the capacity of the pilot carbon capture plant at the Rohrdorf cement plant to up to 99%.

As part of its commitment to accelerating the transition to low-carbon construction, Holcim Mexico has announced an investment of nearly 200 million pesos to implement innovative infrastructure in Tecomán, Colima.

Molins delivered solid results, supported by price discipline, operational efficiency initiatives, and the contribution from acquisitions, including Secil from the second quarter onwards.

Holcim launches the Sustainable Construction Academy, a 100% virtual platform, in Spanish, with international CPD certification and delivered by global experts.

Hoffmann Green Cement Technologies announce the signing of a commercial partnership with Clément & Fils, a family-run business specialising in masonry, structural work, and the construction of housing and industrial buildings in the West of France.

Following the capacity expansion completed in 2024, Çimsa has commissioned its new CAC investment in Mersin. With this new investment of US$31.8 million, Çimsa’s CAC production capacity has tripled compared to its pre-2024 level.