According to Command Alkon, decarbonization of the cement and construction industry is essential to reach the goals set out in the 2015 Paris Agreement, which seeks to limit global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius, preferably to 1.5 degrees Celsius, compared to pre-industrial levels. This includes a goal to reach net zero global greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Importantly,…
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Perfecting the Process
World’s Largest Calcined Clay Kiln Requires Precise Metering And Blending. By Ernesto Duran Argos Rio Claro, Colombia, owned and operated by its parent company Cementos Argos, wanted to achieve a higher clinker substitution rate for its portland cement, by blending alternative cementitious materials. This substitution is helping to advance the company’s sustainability drive to achieve zero carbon emissions by 2050…
Read MoreWCA to Host Global Conference in Dubai
The World Cement Association (WCA) will hold its 6th Annual Conference and Exhibition from Oct. 24-25, at the Emirates Towers in Dubai, UAE. The conference is an opportunity for industry leaders to come together and discuss the most pressing issues that the cement and wider hard-to-abate sector’s face.
Read MoreCanadian Federal Budget Supports Industry’s Competitive Future
Adam Auer, president and CEO of the Cement Association of Canada, made the following statement in response to Canada’s Federal 2023 Budget:
Read MoreThe Cement Industry in Latin America
By Mauro Nogarin The cement industry in the main Latin American countries has stabilized, reaching in most cases the production levels of 2019. However, in Brazil and Mexico the unfavorable economic situation has led to an increase in the prices of construction has materials to such an extent that it has slowed down domestic demand. Unlike the situation in Peru,…
Read MoreOxyfuel Makes the Cement Industry Greener
It’s no secret that the cement industry is a large CO2 emitter. Nevertheless, it is impossible to imagine our everyday lives without cement. A switch to more sustainable processes is essential to protect the climate and remain competitive. One solution, from the experts at thyssenkrupp Polysius, is called Oxyfuel. Understanding OxyfuelLarge quantities of carbon dioxide (CO2) are released during cement…
Read MoreWCA: Difficult Road Ahead for Cement Producers
In a recent presentation on the “Outlook for 2023,” World Cement Association (WCA) Emir Adiguzel emphasized how 2023 will be a difficult year for the cement industry.
Read MorePSCL’s Self-Service Loading System Addresses Heavy Traffic
“Wouldn’t it be great if we had a system that was so foolproof that the drivers could load themselves?” Out of this basic idea PSCL’s Self-Service Loading (SSL) was born. Drivers load up earlier and later in unattended mode allowing them to avoid heavy traffic patterns. In areas with multiple options for purchasing cement, transport companies go out of their…
Read MoreChasing the Carbon Cure
There is no doubt that reducing the cement industry’s carbon footprint is a priority. The Portland Cement Association’s (PCA) Roadmap to Carbon Neutrality recently celebrated one year of progress. PCA said notable achievements over the past year across the value chain include: Multiple cement manufacturers in the United States, with support from the Department of Energy, have begun pilot projects…
Read MoreCementos Argos Alternative Fuels Director Speaks About Getting to Net Zero
Nexus Fulbright Scholar and Marie Curie Fellow Mauricio Giraldo, alternative fuels director at Cementos Argos Colombia, will present “Road To Net Zero: Achieving Quantity And Quality Of Alternative Fuels In Developing Economies.” The event will take place at “CarbonZero: Alternative Fuels and Raw Materials Global Conference and Exhibition,” Nov. 10-11, at the Pestana Palace Hotel & National Monument Lisbon. Giraldo…
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