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Supremo Secil Cimentos’ Adrianópolis cement plant to raise AF substitution rate to 40%
Written by Global Cemfuels staff
02 February 2024
Brazil: Secil subsidiary Supremo Secil Cimentos will invest US$20.3m in an upcoming expansion of its Adrianópolis cement plant. Commencing in July 2024, the expansion will raise the plant’s clinker capacity by 10% and enable it to increase its alternative fuel (AF) substitution rate from 25 – 30% to 40%, and eventually to 50% by 2030. To date, AF use at the plant has reduced its cumulative consumption of petcoke by 100,000t.
CEO Paulo Nascentes highlighted the transformative impact of the Adrianópolis plant on its host community, with its initial investment of US$176m and a subsequent US$41.7m in previous upgrades to date. "One of the reasons why the Paraná government allowed the plant was because Adrianópolis was very neglected. The arrival of Supremo transformed the city," he said.
Holcim Philippines raises alternative fuels volumes in 2023
Written by Global Cemfuels staff
02 February 2024
Philippines: Holcim Philippines used 1Mt of alternative fuel (AF) in its cement production in 2023. This represents a 9% year-on-year rise from 2022 levels. Throughout the year, Holcim’s waste management subsidiary Geocycle raised its total number of local partners by 43%, to 50 city and municipal governments.
Holcim Philippines president and CEO Horia Adrian said "Our sustained effort to drive circularity in cement manufacturing is enabling us to more positively contribute to the country's progress." He added "Through our co-processing operations, we are significantly reducing our environmental footprint in producing important building materials for development structures while helping the country in managing wastes."
Cementos Portland Valderrivas' Alcalá de Guadaíra cement plant to raise alternative raw materials and alternative fuels use
Written by Global Cemfuels staff
30 January 2024
Spain: Cementos Portland Valderrivas' Alcalá de Guadaíra plant has secured environmental clearance to use more alternative raw materials and alternative fuels (AF) in its cement production.
The company said "This achievement is a further boost to our sustainable work practices, respecting the environment and contributing to combatting climate change."
Holcim acquires W.A.T.T. Recycling
Written by Global Cemfuels staff
12 January 2024
Greece: Switzerland-based Holcim has acquired waste management company W.A.T.T. Recycling. W.A.T.T. Recycling commands 150,000t/yr of municipal solid waste (MSW) processing capacity and is a growing supplier of alternative fuels (AF) to the local market. The completion coincides with two other bolt-on acquisitions by Holcim in the building materials sectors of Spain and the UK.
Holcim’s Europe regional head Miljan Gutovic said “We are off to a strong start in 2024 with three strategic acquisitions. Fully in line with our strategy, they expand our range of innovative and sustainable solutions in high-growth markets. I warmly welcome employees of all three companies into the Holcim family to open our next chapter of green growth together.”
AMSCO Wear Products acquires Global Partners Alliance
Written by Global Cemfuels staff
11 December 2023
US: AMSCO Wear Products has announced its acquisition of wear parts supplier Global Partners Alliance. Following the deal, AMSCO Wear Products will also become the exclusive sales agent for Germany-based Stahlwerke Bochum, which supplies equipment including heat-treated alloy hammers, in North America.
AMSCO Wear Products vice president Sharon Morris said "We've always been committed to offering our customers the best wear-resistant castings for metals recycling, surface mining and waste-to-energy industries. When the opportunity to purchase Global Wear Products and partner directly with Stahlwerke Bochum came up, we were eager to work together. Knowing they had a great product and seeing how our values aligned, it was an easy decision.”