A new ASTM International paper presents results of a National Concrete Masonry Association (NCMA) Education and Research Foundation investigation quantifying the amount and rate that machine-molded concrete products absorb and permanently lock up atmospheric carbon dioxide. “Conceptual Test Protocols for Measuring Carbon Sequestration of Manufactured Dry-Cast Concrete Products” covers lab work undertaken to develop and refine procedures that deliver repeatable,…
Read MoreCategory: Sustainability
Lehigh Cement Plant Transitions to EcoCem
The Lehigh Cement plant in Union Bridge, Md. will see primary output shift from ordinary portland cement to the branded EcoCem portland-limestone cement –clinker + up to 10% finely graded limestone. Union Bridge is presently the producer’s largest plant in North America; the switch to the branded Type IL cement positions the mill to avoid approximately 126,000 tons of carbon…
Read MoreLeilac, Heirloom Partner on Bringing CO2 Capture Tech to Market
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.
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 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 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.
Read MoreSBTi Validates GCC Emissions Reduction Target
GCC announced that its 2030 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction target has been validated by the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Read MoreCEMEX Ventures Invests in Clean Energy Startup
CEMEX and CEMEX Ventures were also among investors that participated in Synhelion’s latest financing round. The clean energy company raised CHF 22 million ($23.6 million). The proceeds of the investment round will accelerate Synhelion’s growth and support the scaling and commercialization of its unique and validated technology. In addition to the important funding, the invaluable and extensive know-how and technology…
Read MoreSublime Systems Secures $40M in Funding Round
Sublime Systems, a developer of technology to produce decarbonized cement, closed a $40 million Series A funding round, led by Lowercarbon Capital with participation from existing and new investors.
Read More