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FLSmidth, Carbon8 Systems sign partnership to accelerate carbon capture

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4 years ago

October 19, 2021

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The global provider of sustainable solutions and services to the cement industry came into an intercontinental profitable collaboration with UK-based Carbon8 Systems (C8S) to hasten the cement industry?? Net Zero ambitions.

To attain sustainable international cement industry, carbon capture is considered to be an integral and vital aspect. This presently comes out to be 7-8 per cent of global carbon emissions.

With the help of UK?? C8S, FLSmidth will use its global power and will be able to expand the scope of C8S??carbon capture and utilisation (CCU) solution. C8S??technology, already positioned at a VICAT cement plant in France, takes CO2 directly from process gases and combines it with bypass dust from the production to manufacture a lightweight aggregate which can be used in construction.

The President of FLSmidth and CEO of C8S have expressed their views on this partnership.The partnership is in effect and in a joint webinar in October 2021, both companies will lay out the schemes for the commercialisation of their partnership.

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Star Cement launches ‘Star Smart Building Solutions’

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4 days ago

June 17, 2025

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Star Cement has launched ‘Star Smart Building Solutions,’ a new initiative aimed at promoting sustainable construction practices, as per a recent news report. This venture introduces a range of eco-friendly products, including tile adhesives, tile cleaners and grouts, designed to enhance durability and reduce environmental impact. The company plans to expand this portfolio with additional value-added products in the near future. By focusing on sustainable materials and innovative building solutions, Star Cement aims to contribute to environmentally responsible construction and meet the evolving needs of modern infrastructure development.

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Nuvoco Vistas reports record quarterly EBITDA

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4 days ago

June 17, 2025

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Nuvoco Vistas reported its highest-ever quarterly consolidated EBITDA of Rs.556 crore in Q4 FY25, with annual EBITDA at Rs.1,391 crore. Cement sales reached 19.4 MMT in FY25, with Q4 contributing 5.7 MMT. Revenue rose 4 per cent YoY to Rs.3,042 crore in Q4. Net debt reduced by Rs.390 crore to Rs.3,640 crore. The company received NCLT approval for acquiring Vadraj Cement, targeting 31 MMTPA capacity by FY27. Key marketing initiatives, expanding RMX and MBM businesses, and a focus on sustainability (457 kg CO2/tonne) drove performance. Nuvoco remains focused on premiumisation, operational efficiency, and market expansion.

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UltraTech Cement increases capacity by 1.4Mt/yr

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4 days ago

June 17, 2025

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UltraTech Cement has expanded its production capacity by 1.4 million tonnes per annum (Mt/yr) through a combination of debottlenecking efforts and operational efficiency upgrades across several of its plants. The enhancements include an addition of 0.6Mt/yr in grinding capacity at the Nagpur facility in Maharashtra and a combined 0.8Mt/yr at the Panipat and Jhajjar units in Haryana. With these upgrades, the company’s total domestic grey cement capacity has risen to 184.8Mt/yr, while its global capacity now stands at 190.2Mt/yr.