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HeidelbergCement to build carbon neutral plant to tackle emissions

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4 years ago

October 19, 2021

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The company plans to set up the world?? first carbon neutral plant in Sweden. The world?? fourth largest cement manufacturer, HeidelbergCement, is planning to build the world’s first carbon-neutral cement plant in Sweden by 2030, to reduce the cement sector’s high emission rate. It hopes to capture 1.8 million tonne of carbon dioxide per year at its Swedish plant in Slite. Carbon capture, the process of capturing and storing carbon dioxide before it enters the atmosphere, is being promoted as a way to reduce pollution in industries like cement, which accounts for 8 per cent of global carbon dioxide emissions.

It is also difficult to decarbonise cement production because approximately two-thirds of its emissions are caused by the calcination of limestone during the manufacturing process, which cannot be reduced using traditional methods such as fuel substitution. Dominik von Achten, chair of HeidelbergCement’s management board, believes the time has come to signal the company’s willingness to increase its carbon-capture ambitions.

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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.