France: Heidelberg Materials has ignited the rotary kiln at its modernised Airvault cement plant. The line has produced its first clinker and has now entered the final commissioning phase. The project was completed 1289 days (3.5 years) after the first stone was laid, and the company said that it used 18,000t of steel and 38,000m³ of concrete to build the upgraded production line.
The plant is reportedly designed to increase the use of alternative fuels to around 90%, reducing reliance on fossil fuels. The site will now progress with the planned GoCO₂ carbon capture project.