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Next milestone achieved by CI4C Mergelstetten Germany

CPU Mergelstetten

After erection of the CO2 purification unit (CPU) at the Mergelstetten cement plant all CCUS systems have been installed and the commissioning and test phase will start in some months. This innovative CI4C ‘Catch4Climate’ benchmark project is a joint initiative…

Holcim launched WHR project in Dotternhausen in Germany

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Holcim, E.ON Energy Infrastructure Solutions and Orcan Energy have launched a large-scale WHR project at Holcim’s Dotternhausen cement plant in Germany to capture 10MW of unused heat from kiln exhaust gases. E.ON is responsible for the planning, construction, O&M and…

Germany’s cement price down -5.9% in 1Q 2025

Germany Price 1Q 2025

In the first quarter in 2025, the ex-works average cement prices in Germany (calculated from cement sales volumes and cement T/O) decreased by -5.9% YoY to 114.83 €/t, after 122.02 €/t in the same period last year and 114.65 €/t…

Germany’s cement prices +1.1% in Feb. 2025

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In February 2025, the ex-works average cement prices in Germany (calculated from cement sales volume and cement T/O) increased by +1.1% MoM to 117.99 €/t, after 116.75 €/t in January and 119.73 €/t in December 2024.

Germany’s Schwenk meca-clay plant under construction

Schwenk Meca Clay pilot

The foundation work on Schwenk’s meca-clay plant in Allmendingen, Germany, has been completed ahead of schedule. The meca-clay technology shall realize for the first time to convert all types of clays into highly reactive cement additives using only electrical energy,…