India: JK Cement has commissioned a new 1Mt/yr cement grinding facility at its Prayagraj works, raising the unit’s capacity from 2Mt/yr to 3Mt/yr and the company’s total grey cement capacity from 25.3Mt/yr to 26.3Mt/yr. The project forms part of JK Cement’s 6Mt/yr capacity expansion plan approved in January 2024, which includes brownfield projects in Panna, Hamirpur and Prayagraj, and a greenfield plant in Bihar.
Verbund commissions solar power plant at Holcim Mannersdorf
Austria: Energy utility Verbund has commissioned a 15.4MW solar power plant at Holcim’s Mannersdorf cement plant in Lower Austria. Operational since mid-2025, the 17-hectare solar park features 22,204 modules that produce 19.3GW/yr of electricity, meeting around 15% of the plant’s total energy demand.
Verbund said the project will avoid up to 15,000t/yr of CO₂ emissions. It designed, built and will operate the facility. Holcim said the installation is central to its plan to power the Mannersdorf plant entirely with renewable energy by 2030.
Gulf Cement integrated into Buzzi
UAE: Gulf Cement has been integrated into Italy-based producer Buzzi. The event was celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by senior executives of both companies.
Buzzi said “This integration is not just a business transaction; it represents a strategic alignment of shared values, innovation and long-term growth. We are delighted to welcome Gulf Cement into our family and look forward to building a stronger, more sustainable future together.”
Cement despatches in Peru rise by 10% in September 2025
Peru: National cement despatches reached 1.17Mt in September 2025, up by 10% year-on-year and 4% higher over the 12-month period, according to ASOCEM. Cement production totalled 1.05Mt, rising by 6% year-on-year and by 1% over the past 12 months. Clinker production reached 668,000t, up by 1% year-on-year but down by 10% in the 12-month period.
Cement exports fell by 10% year-on-year to 10,400t in September 2025, but rose by 9% across 12 months. Clinker exports increased by 88% to 70,500t, but declined by 2% in the annual period. Cement imports dropped by 41% year-on-year to 12,600t but more than doubled, up 105% over 12 months. Clinker imports surged by 90% to 161,000t, up 49% on the 12-month basis.
