The Department of Energy (DOE) awarded Pasadena, Calif.-based Heliogen $4.1 million to demonstrate a concentrated solar-thermal power (CSP) process for heating limestone to 950°C, which could reduce the carbon emissions in portland cement production.
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Giant Cement to Increase Capacity with Georgia Terminal
Giant Cement Co. signed an agreement with Georgia Kaolin Terminals Inc. in Savannah, Ga., to construct a 60,000-ton import terminal on the Savannah River with ample truck and rail loadout. The terminal is expected to be operational by January 2024.
Read MoreHolcim US Announces Regional Rebrand
Holcim US will unite its legacy brands in Colorado, including Aggregate Industries, Metro Mix Concrete and Transit Mix Concrete, under the Holcim name as the company builds on the market strength of each and streamlines the company’s collective work as a sustainable builder of progress.
Read MoreGCCA, 14 Countries Collaborate on CCUS Deployment
The Clean Energy Ministerial CCUS Initiative (CEM CCUS) and the Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) announced an agreement that will help scale up the deployment of carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) throughout the industry.
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