Puerto Rico’s cement production -6.0% in 11M 2024
In the first 11 months in 2024, Puerto Rico’s cement production declined by -6.0% to 0.323 Mt, after 0.344 Mt in the same period last year and 0.308 Mt in the year before.
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US Brimstone’s $ 189m DOE award is under contract
Low-carbon cement startup Brimstone announced that their US$ 189m award by the US Department of Energy (DOE) is under contract. The Brimstone process for making cement could be revolutionary, because it is almost CO2 free. Instead of limestone and the…
Argentina’s annual cement dispatch -23.9% in 2024
Argentina’s annual cement dispatch in 2024 declined by -23.9% to 9.555 Mt, after 12.557 Mt in the last year and 12.976 Mt in the 2022.
Chile’s cement dispatch down -4.3% in 11M 2024
In the first 11 months in 2024, Chile’s cement dispatch declined by -4.3% to 4.519 Mt, after 4.725 Mt in the same period last year and 5.363 Mt in the year before.
FCT Combustion received FlashCalx contract in the USA
FCT Combustion has been awarded the contract for a 1100 tpd flash calciner to an undisclosed client in the USA. The FlashCalx™ calciner will be used probably for the production of calcined clay, the new supplementary cementitious material. Beside the…
Uzbekistan’s cement production up +33.3% in 11M 2024
In the first 11 months in 2024, Uzbekistan’s cement production (of the large plants) increased by +33.3% to 14.743 Mt, after 11.059 Mt in the same period last year and 10.891 Mt in the year before.
Estonia’s cement production down -6.4% in 11M 2024
In the first 11 months in 2024, Estonia’s cement production declined by -6.4% to 176 kt, after 188 kt in the same period last year and 251 kt in the year before.
US CalPortland expands its assets in California
CalPortland acquired the aggregate and ready-mixed concrete assets of Grimes Rock and its affiliates in Ventura County, in the US. The acquisition will enhance the company’s footprint in Southern California. It includes ready-mix and recycling operations in Oxnard, California, and aggregate operations…
Saudi Arabia’s cement dispatch up +3.9% in year 2024
In calendar year 2024, Saudi Arabia’s cement dispatch increased by +3.9% to 51.285 Mta, after 49.337 Mta in the last year and 52.598 Mta in 2022.
Saudi Arabia’s exports down -5.5% in year 2024
In calendar year 2024, Saudi Arabia’s cement exports declined by -5.5% to 1.965 Mta, after 2.079 Mta in the last year and 1.863 Mta in 2022.