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New cement plant proposed in Azerbaijan
23 October 2024Azerbaijan: Shahbulag Mining subsidiary AzCement has launched a new cement plant project in Askeran village, Khojali district, according to ABC Azerbaijan news.
Economy minister Azerbaijan Mikayil Jabbarov posted on X that "The AzCement cement plant with a production capacity of 60,000t/yr will provide jobs for 70 people. The enterprise will contribute to strengthening the infrastructure and industrial potential of the liberated territories, as well as economic growth of the region."
Turkish exports static in September 2024
11 October 2024Türkiye: Türkiye exported cement worth US$377m in September 2024, 1.4% lower in value than in September 2023, according to Türkiye's Ministry of Trade. The total value of its exports between 1 October 2023 and 30 September 2024 came to US$4.2bn.
The value of cement products exported from Türkiye to Azerbaijan specifically amounted to US$39.6m during the first nine months of 2024, representing a 7.7% increase year-on-year. In September 2024 the value of cement exported was US$5.1m, a year-on-year rise of 8.8%.
Azerbaijan Cement Producers Association reviews Net Zero Roadmap
08 October 2024Azerbaijan: The Azerbaijan Cement Producers Association (ASIA) has held the third Net Zero Accelerator workshop to discuss the final report on its 2050 Net Zero Roadmap. ASIA members, construction companies and government and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) all participated in the two-day event. TurkicWorld News has reported that topics include Azerbaijani cement’s clinker factor, alternative fuel (AF) substitution rate, construction and design aspects, carbon capture and related regulatory frameworks. ASIA will launch its finalised roadmap in partnership with the European Cement Research Academy (ECRA) and the Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) at the COP29 climate conference in Baku, Azerbaijan.
ASIA said "The association is making use of the expertise of the GCCA and ECRA to ensure our roadmap aligns with national policies."
Afghanistan: The governments of Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan have agreed to build a new 1Mt/yr cement plant in northern Afghanistan. Trend News has reported that representatives of the three countries met to discuss the upcoming plant, as well as other opportunities for regional cooperation, railways and the role of Afghanistan in the Economic Cooperation Organisation.
Türkiye's global cement exports fall
21 August 2024Türkiye: Türkiye’s global cement exports declined by 9% to US$2.1bn during the first half of 2024, according to a statement from the Ministry of Trade. In June 2024, exports dropped by 18% to US$336.5m. However, Türkiye's cement exports to Azerbaijan remained steady at US$24.8m during the first half of 2024. In June 2024, exports to Azerbaijan rose by 16.5% year-on-year to US$3.5m. Since the first half of 2023, Türkiye exported cement products valued at US$4.3bn.
Azerbaijan: Norm Sement Company will utilise sludge from drilling wells for powering its cement plant, following an agreement with the State Oil Company of Azerbaijan (SOCAR), according to Trend. The plant has a capacity exceeding 2.1Mt/yr of cement and 5300t/day of clinker.
A source said "In collaboration with SOCAR, we tried sludge to power Norm Sement last year. Negotiations on a long-term deal are underway. Cooperation to use industrial waste supports the country's green economy strategy.”
Türkiye's cement exports decline
14 May 2024Türkiye: Türkiye's cement exports to Azerbaijan dropped by 10.5% in January - April 2024, to US$16m, compared to the same period in 2023. In April 2024, exports to Azerbaijan fell by 16% to US$4.1m, according to the Turkish Ministry of Trade. Türkiye's global cement exports decreased by 8% to US$1.4bn from January to April 2024. Cement exports in April 2024 experienced a 9.2% year-on-year decline, to US$339m. From April 2023 – April 2024, Türkiye's total cement exports were valued at US$4.5bn.
Azerbaijan: The latest figures from the State Statistical Committee show a 35% year-on-year increase in the value of building materials produced in Azerbaijan, to US$102m in January - February 2024. Cement production notably surged to 546,000t in the two-month period, a 30% increase. However, clinker production fell by 17% year-on-year. The production of ready-mix concrete increased by 60%, but construction lime production dropped by 57%. These trends continued an increase in building materials production from 2023, when it rose by 32% from 2022 levels.
Azerbaijan grows its cement production by 4.6% in 2023
26 January 2024Azerbaijan: Cement production in Azerbaijan increased by 4.6% year-on-year to 3.73Mt in 2023, data from the State Statistics Committee has shown. Clinker production rose even more sharply, by 37%, to 3.87Mt. BNI IntelliNews has reported growth of 32% year-on-year in the overall value of building materials in 2023, to US$694m.
Holcim Azerbaijan to build cement terminal in Jabrayil in 2024
19 December 2023Azerbaijan: Holcim Azerbaijan plans to build a 2000t-capacity cement terminal in the Araz Valley Economic Zone in Jabrayil. AzerNews has reported that Holcim Azerbaijan will build the terminal in phases, commencing in 2024. The producer’s offering in the local market includes its ECOPlanet Inshaatchi and ECOPlanet Optimal reduced-CO2 cements. In a later phase, it will install a dry adhesive and ready-mix concrete batching plant at the facility. Planned investments at the site total US$2m.
Commercial director Sergiu Stoicov said "We aim to bring new methods to help the construction industry build sustainably. Through Inshaatchi and Optimal, we are taking a step in the race for CO2 reduction and the use of alternative raw materials. Holcim Azerbaijan is the first company in the Caucasus to offer green cement.”
Azerbaijan produced 3.42Mt of cement throughout the first 11 months of 2023. This represents a 4.1% year-on-year rise from 11-month 2022 levels. Meanwhile, clinker production rose by 10% year-on-year to 3.51Mt.