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UK govt to invest in CCS projects

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8 months ago

October 17, 2024

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The UK government has announced a €26.3 billion investment to develop carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects in northern England. This funding will subsidize three key projects, including one at Heidelberg Materials’ Padeswood cement plant, and will support infrastructure for transporting and storing CO2 in Liverpool Bay and the North Sea. Additionally, the initiative aims to establish the UK’s first large-scale hydrogen production plant.

Promised over the next 25 years, the funding is set to create thousands of jobs, attract €9.5 billion in private investment, and help advance the UK’s climate goals by establishing two carbon capture clusters in Merseyside and Teesside.

Simon Willis, CEO, Heidelberg Materials UK, praised the government’s announcement, stating it marks a significant step in decarbonising UK industry and sets the construction sector on a path to net zero. The investment accelerates plans for a CCS plant at the Padeswood cement works, moving closer to producing zero-carbon cement by the end of the decade.

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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.