Malaysia’s cement production up +18.2% in 10M 2024
In the first 10 months in 2024, Malaysia’s cement production increased by +18.2% to 21.562 Mt, after 18.247 Mt in the same period last year and 15.887 Mt in the year before.
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Vietnam’s MoC expects +2-3% cement output 2025
Vietnam’s Ministry of Construction (MoC) projects a 2-3% growth of the cement industry output of the country in 2025. The domestic cement consumption is expected to grow to 60-65 Mta, while the exports (which include cement and clinker) are expected…
India’s UltraTech commissioned IKN cooler at Maihar plant
India’s UltraTech Cement has successfully commenced operations of an IKN pendulum clinker cooler at the Maihar plant (photo). In the 24-hour trial run a smooth and timely start-up procedure has been achieved. The installation underscores the growing trust in IKN’s…
Saudi Arabia’s cement dispatch up +2.5% in 11M 2024
In the first 11 months in 2024, Saudi Arabia’s cement dispatch increased by +2.5% to 46.052 Mt, after 44.943 Mt in the same period last year and 47.972 Mt in the year before.
Saudi Arabia’s cement exports -12.5% in 11M 2024
In the first 11 months in 2024, Saudi Arabia’s cement exports declined by -12.5% to 1.741 Mt, after 1.989 Mt in the same period last year and 1.632 Mt in the year before.
Holcim in Germany tests Capsol’s carbon capture technology
Capsol Technologies has signed a contract with Holcim Group for the carbon capture project at Holcim’s Dotternhausen plant in Southern Germany. The contract includes the delivery of a carbon capture demonstration campaign, based on the CapsolEoP® (End-of-Pipe) technology. The technology…
Brazil’s cement dispatch up +4.0% in 11M 2024
In the first 11 months in 2024, Brazil’s cement production increased by +4.0% to 60.026 Mt, after 57.715 Mt in the same period last year.
Argentina’s cement dispatch -25.2% in 11M 2024
In the first 11 months in 2024, Argentina’s cement production declined by -25.2% to 8.783 Mt, after 11.741 Mt in the same period last year and 12.035 Mt in the year before.
Holcim in Europe is using Neustark for CO2 removal
Holcim Central Europe West and Swiss newcomer Neustark are jointly commissioning 14 plants for the removal of CO₂ in Switzerland, Germany, Italy and France. Lafarge France, part of the Holcim Group, will use the technology in the Gennevilliers granulats facility, where…
Italy’s cement production down -2.6% in 10M 2024
In the first 10 months in 2024, Italy’s cement production decreased by -2.6% to 15.595 Mt, after 16.011 Mt in the same period last year and 16.225 Mt in the year before.