HeidelbergCement plans to upgrade subsidiary Cementa’s Slite plant in Sweden into the world’s first carbon-neutral cement plant by 2030.
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WCA Launches Climate Partnership Program
The World Cement Association (WCA) unveiled a Climate Partnership program, under which it will collaborate with organizations such as NGOs, thinktanks and sustainability-focused events providers, as part of its continuing Climate and Environment commitment.
Read MoreWCA Adds Blue Planet as Associate Corporate Member
The World Cement Association (WCA) has further expanded its international network of members by welcoming Silicon Valley-based Blue Planet as an associate corporate member.
Read MoreCEMEX Deploys Hydrogen Tech in Cement Plant Fuel Mix
CEMEX has successfully introduced ground-breaking hydrogen technology as part of its fuel mix in all of its cement plants in Europe. With an estimated $40 million investment program, it is also moving quickly to extend the technology to the rest of its operations around the world, including Mexico and the United States.
Read MorePCA Applauds Rejoining the Paris Agreement
The Portland Cement Association (PCA), representing America’s cement manufacturers, welcomed the Biden administration’s plan to re-engage with international trading partners in the Paris Agreement to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions.
Read MoreGE to Recycle Wind Turbine Blades Through Cement Production
GE Renewable Energy signed a multi-year agreement with Veolia North America (VNA) to recycle blades removed from its U.S.-based onshore turbines during upgrades and repowering efforts. VNA will process the blades for use as a raw material for cement, utilizing a cement kiln co-processing technology.
Read MoreWCA Collaborates With Decarb Connect
The World Cement Association (WCA) announced a knowledge partnership with Decarb Connect, an organization which supports the scale and acceleration of industrial carbonization.
Read MoreCEMEX, Synhelion Use Solar Energy to Decarbonize Cement
CEMEX and Switzerland-based Synhelion developed an innovative technology that undertakes the elimination of the carbon footprint in cement by using solar energy to drive the manufacturing process.
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