Georgia: Kartuli Cement, which produces cement and concrete under the ‘Hunnewell Cement’ brand, has submitted plans to expand its Kaspi cement plant. According to Prime News, an environmental impact assessment has been submitted to expand the plant’s clinker production line. The proposed new line will raise clinker output by 1200t/day, or 378,000t/yr, bringing total annual production capacity to 1.86Mt/yr. The project is intended to meet growing domestic demand and reduce dependence on imported clinker from neighbouring countries.
The plant will reportedly primarily use coal as fuel, supplemented by used tyres and natural gas, while new filtration systems will be installed at 21 emission points to reduce dust. A closed-cycle water system will also be implemented to avoid discharge into surface waters.
The company reported revenues of US$210m in 2024 and net profit of US$60m, both of which are nearly double that of the previous year.
