Svante announced that the Canadian government made a C$25 million investment to support the industrialization and commercialization of its novel low-cost carbon capture technology within the North American market.
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Argos USA Plant Sees Record June
The Argos USA Newberry, Fla., plant had a record-breaking June – beating its production and shipment records from June 2019.
Read MorePCA Announces New Honorary Member
The Portland Cement Association (PCA) announced its newest honorary member, Dave Nepereny. Election to honorary membership is reserved for those who, in the opinion of the association’s board of directors, have rendered outstanding service to the cement industry and PCA.
Read MoreLafarge Canada, Carbon Upcycling Partner to Reduce Carbon
Lafarge Canada signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Calgary-based Carbon Upcycling Technologies. The latter produces a unique additive that makes concrete both stronger and more sustainable with the ability to reduce the carbon footprint of concrete by up to 25% on a lifecycle basis.
Read MoreFortera Closes $30M Series B Funding Round
Silicon Valley-based materials technology company Fortera closed its $30 million Series B round, initiating the commercialization phase of its next generation low CO2 cement. The round was co-led by Temasek and Khosla Ventures, investors dedicated to accelerating efforts to achieve a net zero and sustainable global economy.
Read MoreCalPortland Plant Honored by PCA
CalPortland’s Oro Grande cement plant in Southern California was recognized by the Portland Cement Association (PCA) for outstanding safety performance in the manufacturing of portland cement.
Read MoreHolcim to Reduce Scope 3 Emissions with Digital Logistics Platform
Holcim is deploying its Transport Analytics Center (TAC) globally to optimize logistics for enhanced efficiency, safety and sustainability. The digital platform contributes to the company’s net zero journey by reducing its Scope 3 emissions, in line with its industry-first target.
Read MorePCA Applauds Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal
President Biden and a bipartisan group of senators have announced a deal on infrastructure spending. According to the White House, the price tag comes in at $1.2 trillion over eight years, with $579 billion in new spending, $312 billion specifically for transportation. Other sources peg the legislation as a $973- or $953-billion package.
Read MoreFLSmidth, Carbon8 Systems Partner to Accelerate Carbon Capture
FLSmidth signed a global commercial partnership with UK-based Carbon8 Systems to accelerate the cement industry’s net zero ambitions.
Read MoreCalifornia Senate Passes Bill Targeting Industry Emissions
The California Senate approved a bill that seeks to slash the carbon footprint of state’s cement plants. The legislation directs the Air Resources Board (ARB) to develop a comprehensive strategy to achieve carbon neutrality in the cement industry no later than 2045 and to establish interim targets for reducing cement’s greenhouse gas intensity.
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