GCC, a supplier and producer of cement and concrete in the United States and Mexico, announced its results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2021.
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CEMEX, Synhelion Produce World’s First Solar Clinker
In a significant step toward developing fully solar-driven cement plants, CEMEX and Synhelion have successfully produced the world’s first solar clinker.
Read MoreLehigh Cement, Enbridge Partner on Carbon Storage Project
Lehigh Cement, HeidelbergCement’s North American subsidiary, and Enbridge Inc. signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on a carbon storage project for Lehigh’s cement plant in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
Read MoreCaltrans Moves Forward with Low-Carbon Cement
Caltrans approved the use of low-carbon cement to help reduce the carbon footprint of California’s transportation system. Switching to portland-limestone cement (PLC) has the potential to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 28,000 tpy – the equivalent of removing more than 6,000 cars off the road.
Read MorePCA Shares 2022 Focus for Carbon Neutral Plan
The Portland Cement Association (PCA) unveiled its near-term goals and 2022 focus for the cement and concrete industry’s Roadmap to Carbon Neutrality, a plan to make the entire value chain carbon neutral by 2050, at last week’s 2022 World of Concrete in Las Vegas.
Read MoreSCA to Host 2022 Slag Cement School
The Slag Cement Association (SCA) will host a Slag Cement School event at the American Concrete Institute headquarters in Farmington Hills, Mich., May 11-12.
Read MoreCEMEX USA Expands Renewable Diesel Use
CEMEX USA continues to expand the use of low carbon alternative fuels at several of its California operations, utilizing renewable diesel to power trucks and machinery as part of its global Future in Action program.
Read MoreLafargeHolcim Continues to Build PLC Production
In support of worldwide commitments to advance the use of low-carbon building materials, LafargeHolcim in the US transitioned its Ste. Genevieve (Bloomsdale, Mo.) and Alpena (Mich.) cement plants to OneCem portland-limestone cement (PLC) production.
Read MoreAlberta Invests $30M to Accelerate Carbon Capture Projects
A new $30 million funding opportunity will accelerate development of industrial-scale carbon capture and transportation technology solutions in Alberta, Canada. Emissions Reduction Alberta’s (ERA) Carbon Capture Kickstart: Design and Engineering call will fill key knowledge gaps, drive partnerships and innovation, and accelerate project financing and deployment.
Read MoreOctober Cement Shipments Fall Slightly
Total shipments of portland and blended cement, including imports, in the United States and Puerto Rico in October 2021 were an estimated 9.9 million metric tons (Mt), a slight decrease from shipments in October 2020, according to the most recent USGS Mineral Industry Survey. Shipments for the year through October totaled an estimated 89.7 Mt, a 3.5% increase from those for…
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