European cement news
Holcim-PRB’s Nicolas Lunven secures 6th place in Vendée Globe
Team Holcim-PRB skipper Nicolas Lunven has successfully completed his first Vendée Globe, a single-handed round-the-world sailing race that takes place every four years.
Holcim, Enagás, and Saggas to Launch CO2 capture and storage project at Sagunto Plant
This innovative circular economy initiative will prevent the emission of more than 560 000 t of CO2 per year and facilitate decarbonisation in strategic hard-to-abate sectors
AI's Alternative Advantage
Daniel Summerbell, Carbon Re, discusses the rapid adoption of alternative fuels in cement production, highlighting the challenges and opportunities presented by AI-driven solutions.
SBTi validates Heidelberg Materials' 2050 carbon reduction targets
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has validated Heidelberg Materials’ 2050 carbon reduction targets in line with a 1.5°C trajectory.
KHD to modernise Conch Zongyang preheater
Conch Zongyang selected as pilot project under the Sino-German Energy Effficiency Improvement programme.
Understanding NOx
Jonathan Forinton, Redecam Group, highlights the critical issue of NOx emissions in cement production, offering insights on effective strategies for avoidance and reduction.
CEMBUREAU responds to EPP proposal for two-year delay of CBAM implementation
CEMBUREAU, the association of the European cement industry, have reacted to the statement made by the European People’s Party (EPP) at their Leaders’ Retreat on 17th-18th January, in relation to the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM).
Gebr. Pfeiffer supplies two MVR mills for EPCC’s to new plant in Saudi Arabia
Due to the successful installations of MVR vertical roller mills worldwide, information about the many advantages of this innovative grinding technology is spreading rapdily in the cement market.
Cement Ozarów reduces CO2 emissions in cement production with Qlar’s Schenck Process technology
The Polish cement plant Cement Ozarów, part of the CRH Group (CRH.plc), is using the expertise of the German manufacturer Qlar.
Long-Lasting Lining
Preecha Chokjarearnsuk, HASLE Refractories, discusses the role of refractory lining in preheater cyclones and explains how short lining lifetimes can be addressed with a tailored, curved precast solution.