European cement news
CRH agrees US$1.1 billion divestment of European lime operations
CRH plc has reached an agreement to divest its lime operations in Europe to SigmaRoc.
Leading materials scientists call for wider adoption of low carbon cement technology
A group of leading materials scientists has called for the cement and construction sectors to adopt low carbon cement technologies to reduce CO2 emissions.
Cemex Poland bets on renewable energy sources
Cemex Poland has entered into a long-term contract with Statkraft for the supply of green electricity from renewable sources.
Decarbonisation to lead profitable growth in Europe
Holcim to drive profitable growth in Europe, reaching CHF10+ billion net sales and CHF1.6+ billion EBIT by 2026 with increasing EBIT margin.
CO2-reduction through sector coupling: Rohrdorfer participates in ZEUS joint project
Rohrdorfer is participating in the joint project ZEUS (Zero Emissions through Sector Coupling) to test and optimise technologies for the recovery and use of CO2.
KHD completes upgrade project for Holcim Romania in collaboration with IMSAT
KHD commissions upgraded pyroprocess and cement grinding lines at Holcim’s Campulung cement plant.
Aker Carbon Capture signed pre-FEED contract for several power generation facilities in Europe
Aker Carbon Capture has signed a pre-FEED contract for a major European power company to implement carbon capture at a portfolio of power plants in mainland Europe.
Cemex partnership with Silverwoods helps close the loop and upvalue nearly 130 000 t of by-pass dust for agricultural purposes
Cemex and Silverwoods are supporting the circular economy by utilising by-pass dust from the Cemex Rugby cement kiln for agricultural purposes.
Cementos Molins achieves 75 000 t of valorised waste on the first anniversary of its alternative raw materials plant
Cementos Molins celebrates the first year of operation of its alternative raw materials plant, located within its facilities in Barcelona, Spain, with a significant milestone.
Major step towards full-scale CCUS in Eastern Europe: Heidelberg Materials starts carbon capture pilot in Bulgaria
Construction start for a pilot carbon capture installation was celebrated at Heidelberg Materials’ plant in Devnya, Bulgaria.