Cemex Egypt invests in equipment and technology for decarbonisation
07.10.2024
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Cemex Egypt is proud to announce the inauguration of its cutting-edge decarbonisation equipment at its Assiut cement plant. This innovative technology, designed and built by talented local engineering teams, marks a significant milestone in our commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship, and forms part of our “Future in Action” strategy.
Cemex Egypt is proud to announce the inauguration of its cutting-edge decarbonisation equipment at its Assiut cement plant. This innovative technology, designed and built by talented local engineering teams, marks a significant milestone in our commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship, and forms part of our “Future in Action” strategy.
The new equipment transforms residues into energy by utilising energy from the current process, combined with a high-efficiency separator and modifications in the calciner process.
This advanced system and operational modifications achieve approximately 32kg of CO2 reduction per ton, equivalent to 290,000 tons of CO2 annually. This reduction is comparable to removing 69,000 gasoline powered passenger vehicles every year.
Additionally, Cemex annually turns 500,000 tons of municipal waste into energy to operate the Assiut plant, equivalent to the total waste generated yearly by a city with 1.3M inhabitants.
This initiative is part of Cemex's "Future in Action" strategy, which aims to lead the industry in climate action by achieving carbon neutrality. The strategy focuses on reducing CO2 emissions, increasing the use of alternative fuels, and enhancing energy efficiency across all operations.
“The inauguration of the decarbonisation equipment at the Assiut plant is a testament to our ongoing efforts to create a more sustainable future for our communities and the planet. At Cemex, we are committed to leading climate action in the industry, using the highest alternative fuels substitution rate in the cement industry in Egypt,” said Yago Castro - President of Cemex Egypt & UAE.
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