Bulgaria: Zlatna Panega Cement, part of Greece-based Titan Group, has achieved a 65% rate of thermal substitution of fossil fuels with alternative fuels for four consecutive months. The company’s 5MW solar plant supplies between 11% and 13% of its energy needs.
General director Adamantios Francis said “We have achieved a historic success for our plant. With this, we prove that we are committed to sustainable development and are ready to lead the industry towards a greener future.”
Titan Group’s long-term strategy includes cutting energy consumption by 58% compared with 2020 levels and reducing direct net CO₂ emissions to 500kg/t of cement. At Zlatna Panega, CO₂ emissions in 2024 were 839kg/t of clinker, while electricity-related emissions fell by 38% year-on-year.