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India: The city of Tiruchirappalli (Trichy) in Tamil Nadu has entered an agreement with a cement manufacturing unit in Ariyalur to use the city’s non-recyclable plastic materials as refuse-derived fuel (RDF) to power the plant’s kilns. This initiative aims to divert substantial amounts of plastic from the Ariyamangalam dump, starting with 300t/month and increasing over time, with hopes to collaborate with more cement plants, according to the Times of India. The city generates approximately 480t/day of non-recyclable materials, with plans to eventually prevent landfill use completely.

A Trichy official said “A cement manufacturer in Ariyalur has agreed to accept 6 - 8t/day of inert plastic ‘waste’, which will be transported to the plant in a corporation truck. It will be utilised to power the kilns as a substitute for fossil fuel.”

Brazil: China-based Sinoma Overseas has signed an engineering and supply contract for the Z02 cement grinding plant and a technical cooperation framework agreement with Votorantim Cimentos. The agreements were signed by Sinoma chair Zhu Linhe and Votorantim’s global projects director Alvaro Lorenz. This collaboration marks the third cement grinding plant project between the two companies and is part of Votorantim's ‘2028 Development Strategy.’ The contract encompasses the design, equipment supply, and technical services for a 150t/hr cement grinding plant.

Zhu Linhe said "Votorantim is the most valuable client for Sinoma Overseas, this contract and agreement strengthens the strategic partnership between the two companies. It is the strong commitment of Sinoma Overseas to support Votorantim in achieving its '2028 Development Strategy' with Sinoma’s extensive industry expertise, advanced technology and mature localised operations.”

Bangladesh: LafargeHolcim Bangladesh Limited (LHBL) has entered into a memorandum of understanding with conglomerate PRAN-RFL Group. The agreement focuses on the sustainable disposal of non-biodegradable and non-recyclable materials from PRAN-RFL's food products at LafargeHolcim's Chhatak cement plant in Sunamganj.

Corporate finance director Uzma Chowdhury noted its operation of three recycling plants capable of processing 40,000t/yr of discarded materials. He said "Some materials cannot be recycled. These often mix with soil and water, causing significant environmental harm. This is why we are partnering with LafargeHolcim to ensure that non-recyclable materials are managed in an effective and environmentally friendly manner. Now, non-biodegradable and non-recyclable food products produced by Pran-RFL Group will be managed in a sustainable manner at the LafargeHolcim plant."

CEO of LafargeHolcim Bangladesh Mohammad Iqbal Chowdhury said "LafargeHolcim has been working for a zero waste future though its Geocycle wing. Our Chhatak plant is the only integrated cement plant in Bangladesh that produces clinker. This enables us to manage different kinds of ‘waste’ sustainably."

Japan: Taiheiyo Cement, ITOCHU, Nippon Steel, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, INPEX, Taisei, and ITOCHU Oil Exploration have been chosen by the Japan Organisation for Metals and Energy Security (JOGMEC) to lead the engineering design work for key carbon capture and storage (CCS) initiatives. This selection marks a step towards Japan's ambitious goals to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 and a 46% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from financial year 2013 (FY13) levels by FY30.

The project encompasses front end engineering design (FEED) and appraisal drilling as critical next steps following a comprehensive feasibility study conducted in FY23. This prior study involved detailed assessments of CO₂ separation, capture, transportation and storage processes. The CCS initiative involves shipping CO₂ captured at Nippon Steel’s Kyushu Works in the Oita area and Daiichi Cement's Kawasaki plant, part of the Taiheiyo Cement Group, to designated storage sites.

New Zealand: Neocrete has entered a partnership with major cement manufacturers, including Cemex, Heidelberg Materials, CRH, Titan, Cementos Argos and Ultratech Cement to promote its new Activator product aimed at reducing the amount of cement required in concrete. The product uses volcanic ash or residual ash from industrial processes to cut the amount of cement required by 40% to 50%, according to the company. Neocrete aims to replace cement completely, resulting in carbon-free concrete, by 2027. The new product will be submitted for life cycle assessment once a new pilot plant in Mt Wellington is operational. The plant is valued at US$2m and will produce 0.12Mt/yr of cement, to meet 10% of New Zealand’s demand.

Co-founder Zarina Bazoeva said "We don't need to produce the whole volume of cement. We activate the concrete chemically with a small catalyst at 3kg compared to 100kg of cement. So, we can scale fast."

Saudi Arabia: Al Jouf Cement has entered an agreement with Italy-based Webuild to supply cement worth US$27.7m for various projects in the upcoming NEOM city. The contract spans 41 months from signing, with potential for increased quantities. Al Jouf Cement anticipates a profitable impact on its financial statements from the third quarter of 2024 until the contract's conclusion.

Southern Africa: PPC has entered a strategic cooperation agreement with Sinoma Overseas Development to improve efficiency, modernise technology, cut production costs, shift to alternative fuels and expand capacity in PPC’s operations in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Botswana.

UK: FLSmidth Cement has entered a cooperation with Carbon Re, a UK-based climate tech company, to integrate FLSmidth Cement’s process control software, PXP, with Carbon Re’s AI-powered cloud platform. This integration will provide cement producers with access to new process optimisation capabilities.

Global: Lhyfe and Fives have signed a memorandum of understanding to provide a decarbonised solution for the cement industry, covering everything from hydrogen production to combustion. This initiative is designed to accelerate the energy transition by enabling the use of hydrogen in process industries without the need to modify existing equipment.

Lhyfe will produce and supply green hydrogen, while Fives will offer optimised and safe solutions for its use in industrial combustion processes, including cement production.

Global: Titan Group and Sinoma CBMI have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on new business opportunities and technological innovations, focusing on decarbonising and digitising cement manufacturing.

Chair of the Titan Group executive committee, Marcel Cobuz, said "Our partnership with Sinoma will enhance our Green Growth Strategy 2026, benefiting both companies and advancing efficiencies across various fronts. Together, we are transforming the building materials sector towards a net zero future."

The MoU extends the collaboration beyond their initial joint venture on Titan's cement plant in Albania, exploring further advancements in low-carbon fuel and cooler technologies, virtual cement applications, digital logistics and carbon capture solutions.