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#China - the world’s largest cement-producing country and market - has seen #cement demand fall significantly while issues of overcapacity persist. While the sector aims to reduce oversupply, it also needs reform to meet the country’s #net-zero carbon emissions targets.  #ICRmag's July issue features a report about the country's demand trends and #decarbonisation and #sustainability initiatives by Fei (Grace) Chen of China Cement Association. To read online, follow this link: https://lnkd.in/eHWEd5f8

Inside ICR July 2024 China’s cement sector deals with falling cement demand and the transition to low emission cement. Meanwhile, ICR gives an annual update on the birth of new cement plants and expansion projects around the world. Sintek’s Group Founder Partner, Onur Atakay, talks to ICR about the group’s expansion in North America. BUA Cement details the new Line 5 at its Sokoto plant in Nigeria. In addition, FIDEtechnology releases its new LC Mill for ultra-fine grinding with cementitious materials. We also report on Cemtech Asia 2024 from Jakarta, where delegates saw the launch of Indonesia’s Net Zero Emissions (NZE) roadmap. To read these ICR articles, plus Tony Hadley African Advisory Ltd’s report on Chinese cement company arrivals in Africa, visit: https://lnkd.in/dMfCVyK HIGHLIGHTS FROM CEMNET.COM – the home of International Cement Review > MOST READ Tanzania’s transformation >TECH FORUM Elevate your cement plant efficiency with CBMI’s innovative spare parts solutions https://lnkd.in/ep7SgR2i > SUBSCRIBE goo.gl/7uTDFe   12 issues of ICR, free handbook, full access to www.CemNet.com. GBP210 | USD315 | EUR260 Tel: +44 (0)1306 740 363 Email: subscribe@cemnet.com Website: https://lnkd.in/d-FPrc9

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ICR June 2024 Hydrogen for cement kiln firing Dr Clark looks at the purpose and benefits of burning hydrogen in the cement kiln. He also highlights the progress made by the Ribblesdale hydrogen trial in the UK. Subscribe to ICR to read this and other technical cement articles: https://lnkd.in/gDG-ZbA #icrmag #cement #energy #hydrogen #kiln #alternativefuel #technicalforum #techforum

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Indonesian Cement Association unveils low carbon roadmap at Cemtech Asia 2024 Cemtech Asia 2024 commenced today at the five-star Shangri-La Hotel in Jakarta, Indonesia. The event, running from 2-5 June, welcomes over 300 cement professionals from 29 countries for an industry-leading conference and a 53-stand exhibition. Speakers shared their thoughts on how the cement industry can be decarbonised. Whether it is through the adoption of innovative technologies or the improvement of internal processes, the conference highlighted the latest developments in decarbonisation. “This event is outstanding and useful because there will be a lot of discussions, sharing of thoughts, sharing of information, actions, best practices, and more initiatives, where member country delegates work together to map out strategies in advancing the implementation of decarbonisation for the cement industry in Asia,” said Lilik Unggul Raharjo, Asosiasi Semen Indonesia (Indonesian Cement Association). Mr Raharjo announced the organisation’s decarbonisation roadmap, in collaboration with the Indonesian Ministry of Industry. The plan takes a two-scope approach to reducing GHG emissions. Scope one (decarbonisation of internal processes) includes increasing the use of alternative fuels and biomass substitution rates, reducing the clinker factor by advocating for a performance-based cement standard with a lower clinker factor, and reducing fuel usage by optimising pyroprocessing systems. Scope two of the plan consists of reducing the need for electrical energy. This will be achieved through digitalisation/automation, solar panel installation and other renewable energy systems such as waste heat recovery systems. Not only is this roadmap expected to drastically reduce greenhouse gas emissions and energy usage per tonne of cement but also the cost per tonne of cement. This represents an exciting opportunity for cement producers and solutions providers to benefit from the reduction of carbon emissions. “As a follow-up to the implementation and to strengthen the legality of the national cement industry decarbonisation roadmap, we have plans to elevate the roadmap into a Ministerial Regulation which could become the foundation for Indonesia's cement producers to develop their respective decarbonisation roadmaps,” said Putu Nadi Astuti, director of cement, ceramics and non metallic minerals processing industry at Indonesia's Ministry of Industry. The Indonesian Cement Association’s roadmap is expected to be ratified by November 2024, with help from the Indonesian government. Over the next two days, delegates will hear from a range of cement industry experts on topics such as alternative fuel usage, process optimisation, and many more. In addition, the 53-stand exhibition will highlight the latest innovations in cement production technologies from equipment manufacturers worldwide. #cement #cemtech #cementnews #cementplant #indonesia

Inside ICR June 2024 ICR’s June issue supports Cemtech Asia 2024 in Jakarta, Indonesia, with a full review of the country’s green initiatives for cement manufacture. Indonesia’s market leader, SIG, improves plant efficiency, product quality and environmental performance with the installation of Industry 4.0. Asia Cement’s Hualien plant shows the advances cement producers are making in restoring biodiversity. Meanwhile, Ciments Vigier SA optimises its raw mill operation with Online Control Sarl and Malvern Panalytical. In addition, Spenner Zement manufactures CEM X using alcemy’s smart predictive control. To read these ICR articles, plus TCDRI’s 4G grate cooler, visit: https://lnkd.in/dMfCVyK HIGHLIGHTS FROM CEMNET.COM – the home of International Cement Review > MOST READ Continental Cement – bigger and better storage https://lnkd.in/ep7SgR2i >TECH FORUM Elevate your cement plant efficiency with CBMI’s innovative spare parts solution https://lnkd.in/ep7SgR2i > SUBSCRIBE goo.gl/7uTDFe    12 issues of ICR, free handbook, full access to www.CemNet.com. GBP210 | USD315 | EUR260 Tel: +44 (0)1306 740 363 Email: subscribe@cemnet.com Website: https://lnkd.in/d-FPrc9

ICR May 2024 Cryogenic carbon capture Air Liquide’s proprietary Cryocaptm suite of products is an award-winning CO2 capture technology which uses a cryogenic process involving low temperatures to separate gases. This article highlights the Cryocap™ Oxy process, suitable for oxyfuel technology use in the cement industry. To read this article and other CCS/CCUS technology articles subscribe: https://lnkd.in/gDG-ZbA #icrmag, #cement , #tanzania, #infrastructure , #AirLiquide , #Oxyfuel #Cyrocrap™

The growing cultivation of #açaí berries in #Brazil on the back of expanding global demand has led to increased waste disposal requirements. To support its #decarbonisation drive and to contribute to the #circulareconomy, @VotorantimCimentos is using the berry's seeds as a #biomass-based #alternativefuel, replacing 62 per cent of the fuel needed at its Primavera #cement plant. To read more about this interesting project, head to #icrmag's May issue: https://lnkd.in/eEzqphYB

Check out our new online training course on Fly Ash Cements starting on the 17th July 2024! More info and registration: https://loom.ly/Fg69YpU. Covering the technology, issues and challenges of switching to fly ash containing cement production from traditional cements. There is a long history of the use of fly ash in concrete. This is inevitably linked with the development of the coal fired electricity generation industry which generates the ash as a bi-product. Initially the driving force for the use of fly ash in concrete was to solve the environmental problem of the disposal of the massive quantities of ash generated. That was enabled by the addition of fly ash to concrete improving the performance of concrete in many applications. Today a major driving force for the production of fly ash containing cements is the imperative to decarbonise and reduce the clinker content of cement and concrete. This imperative chimes with the commercial benefits of maximising the substitution of clinker by fly ash in cement and concrete. The online lectures will be supplemented by Excel based exercises to supplement the learning and understanding process in the tried and proven CemNet Training format. The course is suitable for anyone who is interested in the ways and means to decarbonise the cement industry. This will include managers, technical and commercial cement industry personnel. In particular anyone who is involved in the development of strategy for cement companies. #cement #cementplant #flyash #decarbonisation #training #elearning #cementnews