Colombia’s cement production -5.6% in 5M 2024
In the first 5 months of 2024, Colombia’s cement production declined by -5.6% to 5.444 Mt, after 5.768 Mt in the same period last year and 5.982 Mt in the previous year.
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India’s UltraTech expanded the APCW plant capacity
UltraTech Cement commissioned a 1.8 Mta expansion of the APCW integrated cement plant in Tadiparti, Anantapur district in India’s Andhra Pradesh. The plant has been acquired in 2004 from L&T and comprised two kiln lines for 6.5 Mta clinker and…
Kenya’s cement consumption slightly declined 2023
In the last calendar year, Kenya’s cement consumption declined by -3.7% to 9.102 Mta, after 9.449 Mta in 2022. The 3rd quarter in 2023 saw an increase by +6.3%, while the largest decline has been in the 1st quarter with…
Price inflation of Russia’s cement prices 5M 2024
Since the invasion to the Ukraine, 24th Feb. 2022, Russia’s cement prices (excl. VAT) massively increased to 6225 Rub/t, after 5320 Rub/t in May last year and 3915 Rub/t two previous years ago.
India’s Shree Cement tops 1000 MW green power
India’s Shree Cement will generate more than 1000 MW of electricity from solar (photo: 10 MW Jharkand Solar power plant), wind, thermal and waste heat recovery (WHR) capacity. The renewable energy portfolio of India’s third largest cement manufacturer is already…
Russia’s cement production up +6.9% in 5M 2024
In the first 5 months of 2024, Russia’s cement production increased by a huge +6.9% to 23.199 Mt, after 21.708 Mt in the same period last year and 21.651 in the previous year.
Poland’s cement production +9.5% in 5M 2024
In the first 5 months of 2024, Poland’s cement production increased by a massive +9.4% to 6.629 Mt, after 6.058 Mt in the same period last year and 7.352 in the previous year.
Speed plant in the USA converted to slag grinding unit
Heidelberg Materials has converted its Speed cement plant in Indiana, USA, to a slag grinding facility. Cement production in the plant has been ceased last year after opening the Mitchell plant. The Speed plant has a grinding capacity of 0.4…
Bangladesh’s cement export revenues are growing
In the first 10 months of FY23-24, Bangladesh’s exports revenues accumulated to 14.88 US$m. This is 35% higher, than what has been achieved in the complete FY-22-23.
Iran’s cement consumption +12.1% in 1.Q 2024
In the first quarter of calendar year 2024, Iran’s cement consumption increased by +12.1% to 15.47 Mt, after 14.20 Mt in the same period last year. However, after an increase in the first two months the March consumption decreased by…