Three of six Cement and Concrete projects named as funding candidates in a $6 billion Energy Department Office of Clean Energy Demonstration (OCED) program entail production of calcined clay or limestone calcined clay (LC3) as an alternative to conventional portland cement clinker. Producers behind the Industrial Demonstrations Program-themed projects are positioned to negotiate with OCED officials awards where cost-sharing terms are up…
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Cemex to Reduce Emissions Via ‘Micronization’
Cemex announced the development of an innovative process called micronization designed to decrease CO2 emissions in cement production by reducing the size of clinker particles.
Read MoreCalPortland Creates Carbon Reduction Team
CalPortland established a Carbon Reduction Team focused on research and development and the implementation of decarbonization projects. It will be led by Hamed Maraghechi, vice president of research & development and decarbonization, and Hartmut Riess, vice president of carbon reduction implementation.
Read MoreGCCA, China Cement Association Sign Historic Agreement
The Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA), whose members account for 80% of cement production capacity outside of China, and the China Cement Association (CCA) have signed an agreement to help accelerate decarbonization of the sector across the world.
Read MoreCemex Joins the CCS+ Initiative
Cemex is the first company in the cement industry to join the CCS+ Initiative, a multi-stakeholder platform developing a comprehensive carbon accounting framework for certifying industrial carbon projects.
Read MoreHolcim to Spin Off North American Business by 2025
Holcim announced its intent to publicly list its North American business in the United States with a full capital market separation. This process “will create the leading pure-play building solutions company in the region,” the company stated.
Read MoreHolcim Partners With Climate Tech Incubator
Holcim is entering a premium “Terawatt” partnership with Greentown Labs, the largest incubator of climate tech startups in North America, to accelerate open innovation for the decarbonization of the built environment.
Read MoreClimate Startups Launch Decarbonized Cement and Concrete Alliance
Ten companies aiming to reduce emissions in cement and concrete production have launched the Decarbonized Cement and Concrete Alliance (DC2), a first-of-its-kind, U.S. coalition dedicated to growing awareness around policies that will accelerate the adoption of CO2-wise solutions.
Read MoreFortera Expands Senior Leadership Team
In a strategic move to accelerate its commitment to cement decarbonization, Fortera has appointed Greg DiCosola as senior vice president of capital project execution.
Read MoreWCA Calls for Connectivity and Communication in Decarbonization Efforts
Following the historic agreement to reduce fossil fuels consumption at the recent 2023 UN Climate Change Conference (COP28), the World Cement Association (WCA) has called on the promotion of low-carbon development through enhanced connectivity and communication.
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