South Surrey, British Columbia-based Mantra Energy Alternatives has reached an agreement with Lafarge Canada to deploy an electrochemical reduction technology at its No. 9 Road cement plant in Richmond, B.C., as part of a pilot project. The technology will convert carbon dioxide emissions into useful chemicals, such as formic acid and formate salts.
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Cemex to invest $600 million in Wind Energy
Cemex plans to develop a wind power project in General Bravo, Nuevo León, Mexico, with an investment of $600 million, according to Cemex Chairman and CEO Lorenzo Zambrano. The project will consist of two $300 million wind farms, which could be installed within two years.
Read MoreCTLGroup Names Senior Vice President
CTLGroup has named Timothy Tonyan, Ph.D. as senior vice president. Dr. Tonyan joined CTLGroup in 2009 as a principal materials scientist to provide leadership to CTLGroup’s world-renowned Materials Consulting Practice. His promotion is part of the firm’s recent new leadership under the direction of Brent Nixon, Ph.D, P.E., president and CEO of CTLGroup.
Read MorePCA Seeks Bridge Awards Nominations
Portland Cement Association (PCA) is seeking nominations for its 14th biennial Bridge Awards Competition. The program recognizes excellence in design and construction of concrete bridges.
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