Cemex S.A.B. de C.V. has successfully completed the financing of Ventika, a project comprising the construction of two 126-MW wind farms in General Bravo, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. These wind farms will supply renewable energy to facilities belonging to FEMSA, DEACERO, Tecnológico de Monterrey and Cemex, under the self-supply scheme approved by the Mexican Energy Regulatory Commission. More off-takers could be…
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Cementos Argos Buys Ciments Guyanais
In order to consolidate and complement its network of operating assets in northern South America and the Caribbean, Cementos Argos has acquired Ciments Guyanais, which is owned equally by Lafarge and Holcim, for $68.9 million (50 million euros). The agreement includes a clinker grinding station – with a capacity of 200,000 tpy – and a port near the French Guiana…
Read MoreCalPortland Receives 10th Consecutive Energy Star Award
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recognized Glendora, Calif.-based CalPortland Co.’s long-term commitment to energy efficiency with a 2014 Energy Star Partner of the Year – Sustained Excellence Award.
Read MoreLafarge Canada to Install Carbon Dioxide Emission Project
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.
Read MoreCemex 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.
Read MorePCA, NSSGA Charter Group Seeks Stabilized USGS
The Portland Cement Association and the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association are among 15 organizations behind the Mineral Science and Information Coalition (MSIC), formed to advocate for federal agency endeavors such as the U.S. Geological Survey’s Mineral Resources Program – the top source of cement, sand and gravel, and crushed stone shipments.
Read MoreAdvocacy Group Demands Fairness for Quebec Cement Plants
Quebec’s recent announcement of a massive investment of public funds in a new cement plant project in Port-Daniel-Gascons has spurred the creation of an advocacy group calling for a fair and equitable competitive environment to be maintained for the cement industry in Quebec. The Regroupement pour l’équité dans l’industrie cimentière québécoise, which consists of representatives from various sectors, is shedding…
Read MoreE-CL, Cementos Bío Bío Partner in Fly Ash Project
Chile-based utility company E-CL and Cementos Bío Bío’s Antofagasta plant have signed a contract for a new fly ash project.
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