Vietnam’s cement dispatch down -5.2% in 4M 2024
In the first 4 months of 2024, Vietnam’s cement dispatch declined by -5.2% to 23.73 Mt, after 25.03 Mt in the same period in last year, although the cement exports even have increased.
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Requirements for a CO2 infrastructure in Germany
The development of a CO₂ infrastructure is essential for the cement industry in Germany (we reported here 19.03.2024). To achieve net-zero, carbon capture systems at the cement plants and storage systems in depleted oil & gas fields become essential for…
US Cement dispatch down -5.9% in 1.Q. 2024
In the first quarter of 2024, the US cement dispatch declined by -5.9% to 11.078 Mt, after 11.486 Mt in the same period in last year.
US Cement import shipments +1.4% in 1.Q 2024
In the first quarter of 2024 the US cement imports increased by +1.4% to 4.375 Mt, after 4.316 Mt in the same period last year. These data are derived from the Portland, blended cement and masonry shipments.
Brussels Joint statement on European green deal
Cembureau in Brussels and other European associations signed the Antwerp Declaration with WindEurope to decarbonise Europe’s industry through electrification by wind power. Cement is a critical component in the construction of wind turbine foundations (photo: reinforcement for a wind turbine…
Kazakhstan’s cement production -5.7% in 5M 2024
In the first 5 M of the year, Kazakhstan’s cement production declined by -5.7% to 4.022 Mt, after 4.266 Mt in the same period last year and 4.651 Mt the year before. May 2024 contributed to 1.288 Mt, which is…
Armenia’s cement imports surge +82.9% in 4M 2024
In the first 4 months of 2024, Armenia’s cement imports surged by +82.9% to 0.139 Mt, after 0.076 Mt min the same period in last year. April 2024 contributed to 0.051 Mt, which is a 84% YoY increase.
India’s JK Cement increases share of renewable power
The green power mix of India’s JK Cement increased from 19% in FY20 to 51% in FY24, moving to green clean energy. Now, the green power capacity stands at 182.9 MW, of which 100.6 MW is from captive solar and…
Spain’s cement exports declined -17.5% in 5M 2024
In the first 5 months of 2024, Spain’s cement exports declined by -17.5% to 1.512 Mt, after 1.831 Mt in the same period in last year and 1.780 Mt one year before.
Spain’s cement production -12.7% in 5M 2024
In the first 5 months of 2024, Spain’s cement production declined by -12.7% to 6.898 Mt. after 7.898 Mt in the same period last year and 7.770 Mt the year before.