Power grids are in transition from centralised distribution to a network of interconnected microgrids.

Cement industry consultant Xavier d’Hubert has recently turned his attention to the use of micro-grids, localised electrical supply networks that work to augment or replace national or regional grids. Here he discusses the possible application of microgrids to the cement sector...

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An overview of the plant and of part of the quarry, set in the deeply-incised landscape of the Salt Range.

Global Cement recently visited the Khairpur cement plant of DG Khan Cement Company, situated at Chakwal in a rural area in Punjab State, northern Pakistan, between Lahore and Islamabad. Despite the remote location, the cement plant is a model of modernity, demonstrating admirable self-sufficiency in a number of areas and boasting many impressive features.

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The Breedon Group Hope plant, as seen from the road to the limestone quarry.

Global Cement recently visited Breedon Group’s Hope Cement plant in Derbyshire, the largest cement plant in the UK, ahead of the visit by delegates of the Global CemProcess Conference & Exhibition on 25 May 2018.

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