New speakers confirmed for CarbonZero Global Conference and Exhibition, October 10 and 11, Wellington Hotel and Spa Madrid, Spain Key Note: Dr. Peter Breithaupt, Scientific officer, European Commission EU Innovation Centre for Industrial Transformation and Emissions – INCITE INCITE is created to scan systematically the horizon of innovative industrial environmental processes which if they are...
CarbonZero: Alternative Fuels and Raw Materials Global Conference and Exhibition 2024 When: October 10-11, 2024 Where: Wellington Hotel & Spa, Madrid, Spain The Conference Schedule– Draft (Subject to Change) Day 1: October 10, 2024 Registration and Welcome 8:00 AM-9:00 AM|Registration 9:00 AM-9:15 AM|WelcomeAddressbyBeatrice Ene, Managing Director & Head of Events, Industry Link Keynote Session...
Sebastian Manhart, Senior Policy Advisor, Carbonfuture:Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) Market Trends: What It Means for Cement and Construction With the growing urgency to address climate change, carbon dioxide removal (CDR) is becoming central to global net-zero efforts. This talk will focus on global market trends in CDR, with a particular emphasis on policy developments in...
Ramco Cements, a leading player in India’s cement industry, has announced an expansion of its grinding capacity by approximately one million tonnes per annum (MTPA). This strategic increase is aimed at enhancing the company’s production capabilities to meet growing demand in key markets. The latest capacity expansion is part of Ramco Cements’ ongoing efforts to...
As a global leader in weighing and feeding technologies, Qlar (formerly Schenck Process) is committed to driving sustainable practices in the cement industry. With over 140 years of experience and a dedicated global workforce of 1,100 employees, Qlar provides innovative solutions to reduce carbon emissions in cement production. Their focus on alternative fuels and clinker...
Heidelberg Materials’ subsidiary Ciments du Maroc acquires controlling stakes in Asment de Témara, a cement and ready-mixed concrete producer, and Grabemaro, a supplier of aggregates The investment aims to further strengthen the company’s footprint in Morocco creating substantial synergies through the usage of alternative fuels and accelerating decarbonisation in an attractive growth market Operations include...
The Continental Cement Davenport Plant celebrated the completion of its Green America Recycling expansion with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, September 10th. The $38 million project enhances the plant’s ability to convert landfill waste into energy, marking a significant step forward in sustainable cement production. A key feature of the expansion is the installation of...
What will be the Effect of CBAM on the Global Cement Industry? Join us at CarbonZero Global Conference and Exhibition 2024 (October 10-11) in Madrid, Spain and learn how your business will be affected. Marta Diez, Environmental Markets Consultant at Redshaw Advisors will delve into the intricacies of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and...
Jaime Hill, Country CEO of Mexico, is appointed Region Head North America effective immediately. He succeeds Toufic Tabbara, who has decided to pursue opportunities outside of Holcim. As Country CEO of Mexico, Jaime Hill has consistently delivered leading profitable growth, making Mexico the second biggest contributor to Holcim’s EBIT worldwide. He joined Holcim in 1996...
CO2 emissions in clinker and cement production can be divided into two primary sources: emissions from raw materials decarbonization, and emissions from combustion. Several strategies exist to mitigate both types, which will be discussed in detail. Furthermore, to facilitate comparison, a hypothetical ‘standard kiln’ with 4000 tpd capacity, 800 kcal/kg thermal consumption, and a 40-60%...