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Riyadh Cement Signs USD 14.9 Million Lighthouse Project Contract On 14 September 2026, Riyadh Cement Company announced the signing of a USD 14.9 million contract with Tianjin Cement Industry Design & Research Institute to implement its Lighthouse Project over a...

Low-emission hydrogen is widely recognised as an important enabler of industrial decarbonisation, particularly in sectors such as refining, heavy industry, long-distance mobility and fertilisers. However, deployment remains well behind the ambitions outlined in national hydrogen strategies, reflecting the economic, technological...

Heidelberg Materials further optimises European footprint and plans to close cement plant in Ranville in France Heidelberg, 16 September 2026 – Heidelberg Materials France plans a restructuring that would result in the closure of its site in Ranville in the...

As industries accelerate the transition toward net-zero operations, fire safety has become an increasingly critical component of resilient, sustainable infrastructure. The adoption of renewable energy systems and alternative fuels introduces new and evolving fire risks that demand innovative approaches to...

India’s cement industry, the world’s second-largest by volume, is accelerating its transition toward low‑carbon production as manufacturers commit to ambitious decarbonisation targets and expand their renewable energy portfolios. With national cement capacity reaching 718 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) at...

This is your last chance to join the game changers! Limak Cement (Turkey), Riyadh Cement (Saudi Arabia), and Prometheus Materials (USA) have already submitted for the Industrial Decarbonization Project of the Year and the Leadership Award— make sure yours is...

SBTi has launched the Corporate Net-Zero Standard V2.0, its most comprehensive framework yet for corporate climate action. The Standard becomes available for target setting in February 2027. For hard-to-abate, capital-intensive sectors like cement, V2.0 introduces significant optionality for target setting....

The Fujairah Natural Resources Corporation (FNRC) has signed an agreement with JSW Cement to establish and operate a new cement grinding unit in Al Tawyeen, marking a significant expansion of the emirate’s industrial capabilities. The facility will have an annual...

Jordan’s Qatrana Cement Company is preparing for a significant energy transition after signing an agreement with the National Advanced Natural Gas Company (Watani) to supply compressed natural gas (CNG) to the Al‑Qatrana cement plant starting in 2027. Experts say the...

Dr. Stefan Puntke, Managing Director and Dr. Hans-Jürgen Klischat, Executive Manager Special Projects,  Refratechnik Cement GmbH, Platinum Sponsors for the 5th edition of CarbonZero will share Refractories’ influence on ecology and profitability — how the humble kiln lining became one...