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Colombia: Cementos Argos and Sistema Verde have collaborated to transform nearly 27t of waste from the Estéreo Picnic music festival in Bogotá on 21 – 24 March 2024 into alternative fuel for Cementos Argos' Cartagena plant. The initiative, which includes converting materials such as plastics and cardboard into fuel, aligns with Cementos Argos’ aim to reduce fossil fuel use and CO₂ emissions per tonne of cement by 29% by 2030.
Mauricio Giraldo, director of alternative resources at Cementos Argos said "We are very pleased to be part of this alliance with which we join the global need to join efforts to make an adequate use of waste in a safe, controlled and clean manner. Our goal as a company is to dispose of more than 300,000t/yr of waste, and with actions like this, we continue to contribute to achieving this goal.”
Thailand: Biochar Life and Siam Cement Group (SCG) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to jointly develop biochar-infused cement and sustainable building materials. This collaboration aims to utilise biochar in the construction industry and reduce carbon emissions.
The partnership will begin with a pilot project at Chiang Mai University, focusing on constructing biochar-infused cement roads. Biochar Life will evaluate the scalability of biochar production to meet SCG's material requirements. Both companies will engage in research and development to optimise the production and application of biochar in construction, considering environmental benefits and carbon removal credit opportunities.
SCG also plans to extend Biochar Life’s smallholder farmer program, incorporating mobile industrial units and other technologies. This joint effort is directed towards incorporating carbon-negative biochar into building materials. This will lower construction-related carbon emissions, aid in atmospheric carbon sequestration, and improve the durability and performance of these materials.
UK: Tarmac will utilise River Logic's Digital Planning Twin™ for enhanced supply chain capabilities in its cement division.
Jim Dutton, cement supply chain planning manager at Tarmac, said "We're pleased to have commissioned River Logic as a partner to work with our cement business in the UK. Working with River Logic means we have further support to simplify, connect, and optimise our supply chain efforts. With this third-generation system, we can look at CO2 emissions data in addition to supply and demand information which supports our planning."
Philippines: Holcim Philippines has renewed its supply agreement to provide cement for Megawide Construction’s projects across Luzon in 2024. The partnership, initiated in 2016, continues amid increasing cement demand from Megawide.
Markus Hennig, Megawide's executive vice president, said "With our renewed supply agreement with Holcim Philippines, Megawide has reinforced its linkage with a like-minded partner who supports our vision of a first-world Philippines.”
Holcim Philippines president and CEO Horia Adrian said “We look forward to providing Megawide’s cement supply needs in 2024 and continuing engagements on possible collaborations to advance innovative and sustainable building in the Philippines.”
Mexico/Spain: Cemex has entered a partnership with energy transition investor White Summit Capital to develop projects that will contribute to its 2050 net-zero objectives. The partnership focuses on decarbonising operations and circularity, including reducing its cement’s clinker factor, optimising its fuel mix and transforming refuse into energy.
Sergio Menéndez, president of Cemex Europe, Middle East, Africa & Asia, said “We are pleased to have entered this collaboration with White Summit Capital and are excited to explore how together we can develop innovative solutions to decarbonise Cemex Europe operations and further strengthen our circularity positioning.”
Humboldt Wedag India partners with KIMA Process Control
14 March 2024India/Germany: Humboldt Wedag India (HW India) has become the exclusive sales and service partner for KIMA Process Control. This partnership enhances HW India's offerings with KIMA's advanced products and is expected to lead to significant cost savings, increased profitability, and enhanced competitiveness for Indian cement manufacturers.
"We are excited to partner with KIMA Process Control, a global leader in cement process optimisation. This collaboration will help us deliver innovative solutions and exceptional value to our customers." said Ashok Dembla, President of HW India. Dirk Schmidt, Director of KIMA Process Control, also expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership, highlighting HW India's understanding of the Indian market and technical expertise.
Hoffmann Green Cement partners with Groupe Tartarin
11 March 2024France: Hoffmann Green Cement Technologies has signed a commercial partnership with Groupe Tartarin, a French company based in the town of Vienne, which specialise in a wide range of ready-to-use cements. This agreement will see Hoffmann Green Cement's clinker-free cements supplied to Groupe Tartarin's network of cement plants. This collaboration is part of Hoffmann Green's strategy to expand its presence in Western France and emphasises its commitment to the decarbonisation of the construction sector.
Julien Blanchard and David Hoffmann, co-founders of Hoffmann Green Cement Technologies, said "This new commercial agreement with Groupe Tartarin, a key construction player in the Vienne region, illustrates our shared commitment to the decarbonisation of the construction sector. As well as highlighting our desire to work with local players to achieve this objective, this collaboration strengthens our position in the ready-mix concrete market and supports our commercial expansion with regional players, particularly in Western France."
Nicolas Tartarin, CEO of Groupe Tartarin, added "This partnership with Hoffmann Green reflects Groupe Tartarin's commitment to decarbonising its business while preserving the quality of its concrete. Thanks to this collaboration and the use of Hoffmann Green's clinker-free cement, we are able to implement an innovative and environmentally friendly solution in the construction of our buildings, while guaranteeing the quality we offer our customers today."
Cemex and Orcan Energy extend waste heat recovery partnership
15 February 2024Mexico/Germany: Cemex and waste heat recovery (WHR) systems developer Orcan Energy plan to scale up WHR technologies supplied by Orcan Energy at multiple Cemex sites globally. This new multi-site portfolio approach extends an existing partnership, through which the companies trialled Orcan’s systems for electricity generation at Cemex Deutschland’s Rüdersdorf cement plant in Germany.
Cemex’s Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia regional president Sergio Menéndez said “We already have an initial collaboration with Orcan. Based on the modularity of their solution, Orcan offers the flexibility of both installation and contracts. Thanks to this crucial flexibility, we can adapt to any upcoming changes in our plants. The approach enables us to reduce carbon emissions right now without limiting ourselves in implementing any future technologies such as carbon capture, utilisation and storage. This partnership will help us achieve our sustainability targets and contribute to our aim to use all available heat.”
Orcan Energy’s chief executive officer Andreas Sichert said “We are looking forward to entering this large-scale decarbonisation partnership with Cemex after our initial cooperation in Germany. This step is a testament to Cemex’s forward-looking strategy and the company’s commitment to achieving net zero. For Orcan Energy, this is another milestone in scaling the business internationally with global enterprises. We are proud to be the partner of choice for the cement industry. Our large footprint across the industry shows the economic capability and the technical excellence of our modular and flexible solution, especially in view of uncertain future economic and regulative developments.”
Oficemen and Enagás’ new collaboration to include development of carbon capture and storage economy
02 February 2024Spain: The Spanish cement manufacturers' association, Oficemen, has signed a two-year co-operation agreement with utilities provider Enagás. Under the agreement, the pair will explore decarbonisation techniques and solutions, including the development of infrastructure for transporting captured CO2, as well as hydrogen and oxygen. Oficemen members reduced their total CO2 emissions by 44% between 1990 and 2022. Europa Press News has reported that Oficemen believes that carbon capture and storage (CCS) will be crucial in realising the industry’s 2050 climate neutrality goal. Oficemen became the first industrial association in Spain to publish a net zero roadmap in 2020.
Monarch Cement and Evergy Energy Solutions to build 20MW solar power plant at Humboldt cement plant
02 February 2024US: Monarch Cement and Evergy Energy Solutions plan to build a 20MW solar project in Humboldt, Kansas. The project is scheduled to commence in early 2024, and will serve as a ‘benchmark for integrating renewable energy in business operations,’ according to the partners.
Monarch Cement president Kent Webber said “The board of directors and management of Monarch Cement are extremely excited about this win-win venture, where we are making a giant movement toward achieving our 2050 carbon neutrality goals, being socially responsible and providing a more than significant return on investment to our shareholders." He added "Evergy Energy Solutions has done an incredible job of leading and providing solutions at every obstacle. We couldn't be happier with Evergy Energy Solutions’ performance, professionalism and command of the subject."