Leilac signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with direct air capture company Heirloom for the use of Leilac’s kiln technology in the latter’s solution.
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Month: February 2023
HarbisonWalker, Calderys Merge to Form Global Refractories Provider
Following the completion of HarbisonWalker International’s acquisition by Platinum Equity by way of a merger agreement, the investment firm confirmed Calderys and HarbisonWalker will join forces to create a leading world-class refractories solutions provider.
Read MoreMSHA Reports CalPortland Fatality
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) reported that on Jan. 17 a miner was fatally injured at the CalPortland Mojave Plant and Quarry in Kern County, Calif., when his personal car collided with a customer truck while traveling toward each other on an icy mine access road.
Read MoreDOE Powers Solar MEAD Project with $3.2 Million Funding
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) awarded $3.2 million to Solar MEAD, a joint project headed by CEMEX, Sandia National Laboratories and Synhelion. The project aims to replace the use of fossil fuels with concentrated solar thermal (CST) energy in clinker production.
Read MoreSICK Becomes Latest WCA Member
The World Cement Association (WCA) announced that it is welcoming SICK AG, a leading global supplier of sensor solutions, as its latest associate corporate member.
Read MorePCA Launches Microsite to Track Carbon Neutrality Progress
The Portland Cement Association (PCA) is tracking the efforts of members to reduce emissions through a new microsite, CementProgress.com.
Read MoreActivists Seek CEMEX Lyons Plant Closure
After pushing for the shutdown of its mining operation, local activists are now claiming that CEMEX must close its Lyons, Colo., cement kiln because of local and state rule violations, reported the Colorado Sun.
Read MoreABB Helps Votorantim Cimentos Achieve Multi-Site Digitalization
ABB delivered advanced automation and digital technologies to Votorantim Cimentos as it embraces Industry 4.0 in cement to simultaneously optimize production and decarbonize operations.
Read MoreCement Production Rises in 2022
U.S. portland cement production increased slightly to an estimated 92 million tons in 2022, while masonry cement production increased to an estimated 2.5 million tons, according to the latest USGS Mineral Commodity Summary.
Read MoreDOE Funds Carbon Study at Heidelberg Plant
Through its Carbon Storage Assurance Facility Enterprise (CarbonSAFE) initiative, the U.S. Department of Energy awarded $8.9 million in funding to Heidelberg Materials North America to study the subsurface geology suitable for carbon dioxide storage at its Mitchell, Ind., cement plant.
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