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Renewable energy - Cement industry news from Global Cement

Oct 26, 2021 It more than doubled its consumption of renewable energy between 2018 and 2020. UltraTech Cement is additionally targeting a CO2 emissions reduction to 462kg/t of cement. It is the first Indian producer to instigate sustainability target-linked financial commitments. Published in

UltraTech Cement commits to 100% renewable energy by 2050 ...

Sep 24, 2021 Asian News International has reported that the producer is already targeting 34% renewable energy use by 2024 from 13% in 2020. It more than doubled its consumption of renewable energy between 2018 and 2020. UltraTech Cement is additionally targeting a CO2 emissions reduction to 462kg/t of cement.

Votorantim Cimentos - Cement industry news from Global Cement

Oct 20, 2021 Votorantim Cimentos’ first-half sales and earnings rise in 2021. Brazil: Votorantim Cimentos recorded consolidated sales of US$1.89m in the first half of 2021, up by 48% year-on-year from US$1.28m in the first half of 2020. Its cement revenues rose by 57% to US$1.35bn from US$859m.

Cement News tagged : Renewable Energy - Page 1 of 3

Feb 24, 2021 Cemtech sheds light on renewable energy and cutting-edge CCUS technology 24 September 2020, Published under Cement News Day 3 of the Cemtech virtual conference “Decarbonising the cement industry. Pathways to a sustainable future” focussed during its morning session on bringing renewable energy to the cement industry.

Research - Cement industry news from Global Cement

Nov 10, 2021 World: A Systems Change Lab report on the state of climate change action has warned that the global cement industry is making insufficient progress towards its 2030 climate change targets and that a step-change in action is required. It recorded the carbon intensity of global cement production at 635kgCO 2 /t in 2018 with the 2030 target of no more than 370kgCO 2 /t.

Cement is responsible for 8% of global emissions—but it ...

Nov 19, 2021 A California-based startup called Brimstone Energy has patented a new process that reduces the emissions in Portland cement (the most commonly used type) to

International Energy Agency - Cement industry news from ...

Oct 28, 2021 The International Energy Agency (IEA) estimated in 2010 that the world would need 50Bnt of cement between 2015 and 2030. The global cement industry was already producing around 3.5Bnt/yr in 2015 according to the Global Cement Directory 2015 giving it overcapacity even then towards the estimated target.

Cemtech sheds light on renewable energy and cutting-edge ...

Sep 24, 2020 Cemtech sheds light on renewable energy and cutting-edge CCUS technology. 24 September 2020. Day 3 of the Cemtech virtual conference “Decarbonising the cement industry. Pathways to a sustainable future” focussed during its morning session on bringing renewable energy to the cement industry. Turboden of Italy introduced the organic Rankine ...

JK Cement looks to scale up biomass use with new MoU

Oct 25, 2021 JK Cement looks to scale up biomass use with new MoU. 25 October 2021. India’s JK Cement has announced the signing of a long-term Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Punjab Renewable Energy Systems (PRES), the country’s largest biomass aggregation and densification company. The MoU, valid for 10 years, is part of JK Cement’s endeavour ...

UltraTech and PRESPL sign MoU for agri waste fuel

Oct 14, 2021 UltraTech Cement has announced signing a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Punjab Renewable Energy Systems Pvt Ltd (PRESPL). The MoU is part of UltraTech’s endeavour to decarbonise its operations and aims to significantly scale up the use of biomass to replace fossil fuels such as coal in UltraTech’s manufacturing operations.. Under the agreement, PRESPL will

Cement News tagged : Renewable Energy - Page 1 of 3

Feb 24, 2021 Cemtech sheds light on renewable energy and cutting-edge CCUS technology 24 September 2020, Published under Cement News Day 3 of the Cemtech virtual conference

Global Cement and Concrete Industry Announces Roadmap to ...

Oct 12, 2021 The move by the members of the Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) marks the biggest global commitment by an industry to net zero so far – bringing together

Cement is responsible for 8% of global emissions, but ...

Nov 19, 2021 Used with renewable energies, the process is actually carbon negative, meaning the cement could go from being a climate problem to being a solution. Energy is part of the problem in

Cement – Analysis - IEA - International Energy Agency

In September 2020, the Global Cement and Concrete Association – comprised of 40 member companies representing ~40% of global cement production – announced its commitment to deliver carbon

Cemtech sheds light on renewable energy and cutting-edge ...

Sep 24, 2020 Cemtech sheds light on renewable energy and cutting-edge CCUS technology. 24 September 2020. Day 3 of the Cemtech virtual conference “Decarbonising the cement industry.

Wärtsilä to supply 70MW power plant for BUA Cement’s Obu ...

Nov 26, 2021 Nigeria: Finland-based Wärtsilä has secured another contract for the supply of a 70MW dual-fuel gas-fired power plant to BUA Cement, this time for the upcoming Line 3 of its Obu cement

Electrifying: New cement makes concrete generate ...

SEOUL - Engineers from South Korea have invented a cement-based composite that can be used in concrete to make structures that generate and store electricity through exposure to external

Decarbonising cement

Nov 02, 2021 Cemtech held its ‘Decarbonising the Cement Industry’ conference over Zoom on 20-23 September 2021, with attendees having the opportunity to hear from industry leading speakers

Breakingviews - Guest view: Concrete and the carbon ...

Feb 01, 2021 The cement industry currently accounts for about 7% of global CO2 emissions, per the International Energy Agency. Shifting to clean and renewable energy requires more cement and

Cement Industry: Cement Company News, Cement Industry ...

Analysts expect cement prices to be hiked in third quarter. Nov 16, 2021. The latest data from dealer checks of several brokerages show that prices have indeed started to increase. According to industry

Holcim Philippines signs 20-year deal with Blueleaf Energy ...

Nov 19, 2021 To further improve its sustainability performance, leading building solutions provider Holcim Philippines, Inc. has signed a 20-year power purchase agreement with Blueleaf Energy, a

SPECIAL REPORT-Trash and Burn: Big brands' new plastic ...

Oct 28, 2021 Converting plastic to energy, these companies contend, keeps it out of landfills and oceans while allowing cement plants to move away from burning coal, a major contributor to global

Cement is responsible for 8% of global emissions, but ...

Nov 19, 2021 Used with renewable energies, the process is actually carbon negative, meaning the cement could go from being a climate problem to being a solution. Energy is part of the problem in traditional cement making because it runs on fossil fuels and involves heating a furnace to over 2,500 degrees Fahrenheit.

Global cement and concrete industry sets roadmap to Net ...

Oct 20, 2021 Global cement and concrete industry sets roadmap to Net Zero by 2050. Architecture news editorial desk ... most used building material and provides the

Cement is responsible for 8% of global emissions, but ...

Nov 19, 2021 A California-based startup called Brimstone Energy has patented a new process that reduces the emissions in Portland cement (the most commonly used type) to

Wärtsilä to supply 70MW power plant for BUA Cement’s Obu ...

Nov 26, 2021 Nigeria: Finland-based Wärtsilä has secured another contract for the supply of a 70MW dual-fuel gas-fired power plant to BUA Cement, this time for the upcoming Line 3 of its Obu cement plant in Edo state. The Sun newspaper has reported that the line and a new fourth line at Sokoto cement plant will bring the company’s total cement capacity to 17Mt/yr when commissioned in 2022.

Electrifying: New cement makes concrete generate ...

SEOUL - Engineers from South Korea have invented a cement-based composite that can be used in concrete to make structures that generate and store electricity through exposure to external mechanical energy sources like footsteps, wind, rain and waves. By turning structures into power sources, the cement will crack the problem of the built environment consuming 40% of the world’s energy, they ...

Cement makers across world pledge large cut in emissions ...

Oct 12, 2021 The Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA), which represents 40 of the world’s biggest producers and about 80% of the industry outside China, made the pledge on Tuesday.

Global Cement and Concrete Industry Announces Roadmap to ...

Oct 12, 2021 GCCA members account for 80% of the global cement industry volume outside of China, and also include several large Chinese manufacturers. The GCCA has published a detailed roadmap which sets out the path that the industry will follow to fully decarbonize by 2050, a target aligned with the Paris Agreement to limit global warming to 1.5°C.

Bigger Climate Action Emerging in Cement Industry UNFCCC

UN Climate Change News, Bonn, Oct 26 – The global cement industry is taking increasing climate action, encouraged by changes in policy, technology and new opportunities to raise profits and cut costs through reducing greenhouse gas emissions.. The full and willing participation of a sector which accounts for 5-6% of global emissions is critical to contribute to the goal of the 2015 Paris ...

Direct CO2 intensity of cement production in the Net Zero ...

Nov 19, 2021 Direct CO2 intensity of cement production in the Net Zero Scenario, 2015-2030 - Chart and data by the International Energy Agency.

The challenge of reaching zero emissions in heavy industry ...

Sep 19, 2020 This fuel mix has serious implications for emissions. The steel and cement sectors each generate around 7% of total energy system CO 2 emissions (including industrial process emissions), and the chemical sector a further 4%. Combined, these heavy industries are directly responsible for a similar quantity of emissions as that produced from all road transport, including trucks, cars and two ...

Holcim Philippines signs 20-year deal with Blueleaf Energy ...

Nov 19, 2021 To further improve its sustainability performance, leading building solutions provider Holcim Philippines, Inc. has signed a 20-year power purchase

Energy and Emission Reduction Opportunities for the Cement ...

energy and environmental improvements can be achieved with contracted formal energy audits. Changes in product formulation also offer significant near-term energy and environmental improvements. Longer-term improvements could come from advanced research and development programs. However the cement industry, like most of the commodity materials

Cement - Fuels Technologies - IEA

Dec 04, 2019 The direct CO2 intensity of cement production increased 0.5% per year during 2014-18. To get on track with the SDS, a 0.8% annual decline is necessary to 2030. Sharper focus is needed in two key areas: reducing the clinker-to-cement ratio (including through greater uptake of blended cements) and deploying innovative technologies (including CCUS).

SPECIAL REPORT-Trash and Burn: Big brands' new plastic ...

Oct 28, 2021 Converting plastic to energy, these companies contend, keeps it out of landfills and oceans while allowing cement plants to move away from