Nexus Fulbright Scholar and Marie Curie Fellow Mauricio Giraldo, alternative fuels director at Cementos Argos Colombia, will present “Road To Net Zero: Achieving Quantity And Quality Of Alternative Fuels In Developing Economies.” The event will take place at “CarbonZero: Alternative Fuels and Raw Materials Global Conference and Exhibition,” Nov. 10-11, at the Pestana Palace Hotel & National Monument Lisbon. Giraldo…
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Heidelberg Materials to Build Major CCUS Project in Indiana
Heidelberg Materials is further expanding its portfolio of large-scale CCUS projects with a new initiative at its subsidiary Lehigh Hanson’s Mitchell, Ind. cement plant. The project aims to capture 95% of the CO2 emissions from the newly renovated production facility and store them in a local onshore reservoir in the Illinois Basin. “CCUS continues to be a key part of…
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Cement is the most commonly used building material worldwide and the market for cement products is continuously growing. However, manufacturers have to comply with ever stricter environmental regulations in order to get air pollution under control. Depending on the processes used, the emissions from producing cement are at 0.6 to 0.99 t of CO2 per ton of cement. The CO2…
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Read MoreRevolutionizing Refractory Maintenance
From Robotic Removal To Fast, Ergonomic Installation, Here’s How Facilities Are Increasing Refractory Maintenance Efficiency. By Lars Lindgren and Heather Harding Refractory maintenance, though vital, can often be a logistical and financial burden. This is especially true for cement and other large facilities that rely on kilns, coolers, preheater towers and risers for day-to-day operation. These facilities stand to lose…
Read MoreSticky, Inconsistent, Potentially Hazardous: Handling and Storing Alternative Fuels
Use Of Alternative Fuels Is Spreading Around The World As Part Of Global Efforts To Reduce The Carbon Intensity Of Cement Production. But Alternative Fuels Are Not A Homogenous, Easily Handled Product. Cement Products Talked To A Number Of Experts About The Practical Issues Involved In Moving And Storing These Fuels. by Jonathan Rowland Alternative fuels (AF) are a hot…
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