CO2 reduction initiatives have been in the forefront of most of the major cement manufacturers for several years. This is natural, as our industry is responsible for 7 - 8% of global emissions. Indeed, it is one of the most CO2-intensive industries in the world. It has rightly attracted a lot of attention.
Drawing on his extensive experience in the cement burner sector, as well as discussions with numerous cement plant staff and burner manufacturing experts, Xavier d’Hubert looks at how the fuels used by the industry could change in the future and what effects they may have on burner designs.
Global Cement recently spoke to Eng. Ehab Dewedar, Plant Manager at El Nahda Cement, about the plant’s history, current production process and the current situation in the Egyptian cement sector...
Based on recent conversations with top construction and building materials executives and its 76-year history of implementing industrial best practice around the world, consulting firm Proudfoot presents its five point plan for the cement sector in 2022.
The optimisation of distribution logistics offers significant potential for cement producers to lower their CO2 emissions in the race to net-zero.
