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News 13 September 2023

13 September 2023

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Holcim Argentina concludes 30,000MWh/yr solar energy supply deal with 360Energy

13 September 2023

Argentina: Holcim Argentina has awarded a contract to 360Energy to supply 30,000MWh/yr of electricity from its solar power plants. La Voz del Interior newspaper has reported that 360Energy will supply the energy from its 200MW network via the Renewable Energy Term Market (MATER). This will cover 75% of Holcim Argentina’s power consumption, corresponding to the production of 2.7Mt of cement. This will eliminate 68,600t/yr of CO2.

Holcim Argentina chief executive officer Christian Dedeu said “I am very happy because we are taking a new step in our commitment to zero emissions in Holcim's operations, and we will continue working every day to build progress for people and the planet.”

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Shree Cement to raise US$84.4m through bonds sale

13 September 2023

India: Shree Cement is reportedly planning to raise US$84.4m through the sale of bonds. Reuters has reported that the bonds will mature in five years from their date of issue.

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Terra CO2 to build commercial-scale supplementary cementitious materials plant

13 September 2023

US: Terra CO2 plans to build its first commercial-scale supplementary cementitious materials (SCM) plant in Texas. The plant will have a production capacity of 240,000t/yr. Asher Materials secured an exclusive market license to operate the plant. Terra CO2’s SCM can replace up to 40% of cement content in concrete. Asher Materials will produce the materials from silicate rock from existing local aggregates operations.

Terra CO2 chief science officer DJ Lake said "From start to finish, we've designed a system to create large-scale impact in the real world. Our game-changing production process converts affordable, abundant and local raw materials to cementitious material that meets rigorous performance standards.” Lake continued “True sustainability will come from deep innovations in materials and technology and not from incremental improvements to the existing cement supply chain."

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Dangote Cement to raise alternative fuel substitution rate to 25%

13 September 2023

Nigeria: Dangote Cement plans to raise its alternative fuel (AF) substitution rate across its Nigerian operations to 25%. The Punch newspaper has reported that the producer consumed 34,800t of AF during the first half of 2023.

Obajana cement plant head of sustainability Eseosa Ighile said “We are working towards installing AF feeding systems in all our operation lines by 2024.”

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Belarusian Cement Plant raises cement production in first half 2023

13 September 2023

Belarus: Belarusian Cement Plant produced 940,000t of cement during the first half of 2023. The figure corresponds to a year-on-year rise of 3.1%. The Respublika newspaper has reported that the company more than doubled its exports of cement to 719,000t – 76% of its production. Russia was the main destination for the producer’s cement exports. Belarusian Cement Plant recorded a capacity utilisation rate of 94% throughout the six-month period.

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Holcim US rebrands Boston businesses

13 September 2023

US: Holcim US has rebranded its businesses in Boston, Massachusetts, to unite them under the Holcim name. Resources News has reported that Lafarge Cement, which operates the Charlestown cement terminal, as well as building materials producer Aggregate Industries, will rebrand as Holcim US.

Holcim US’ Northeast and Great Lakes regional senior vice president and general manager Domenico D'Aqui said "With the integration of local legacy operations into Holcim, the Boston area will see expanded benefits of construction projects made from innovative materials, such as ECOPact reduced-CO2 concrete, that not only build needed infrastructure but also meet ambitious sustainability targets."

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Japanese cement sector consumes 70Mt of limestone in 2023 financial year

13 September 2023

Japan: Cement plants consumed 70Mt-worth (50%) of total limestone shipments in Japan during the 2023 financial year, which ended on 31 March 2023. Nikkei Industry Summary News has reported that limestone is the only mineral resource for which Japan is self-sufficient. However, it reported that the country’s cement sector is exposed to effects from the global coal market. Producers expect that the rising price of coal from China may diminish their earnings due to increased costs.

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IKN and KIMA to work together on energy saving and carbon reduction

13 September 2023

Germany: IKN and KIMA Process Control are planning to work together on optimising energy recuperation and reducing the carbon footprint in clinker production by integrating machine learning software. The collaboration is intended to combine the expertise of KIMA Process in process automation and IKN as a process expert and equipment supplier for clinker production. The synergy should lead to more streamlined and efficient operations and highly reliable top-quality equipment.

In a statement the companies said, “We are excited about the potential of this collaboration to reshape the landscape of clinker production control and setting new benchmarks in the cement industry.”

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