Cavotec launches MoorMaster system

21 August 2024 This advanced system is designed to enhance vessel turnaround times, increase terminal productivity, and reduce fuel consumption. The MoorMaster system was first implemented on 400 meters of new quay wall during the terminal's phase two expansion in...

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Alunorte refinery’s green transition

21 August 2024 by 700,000 tons annually. Hydro Alunorte will now be Brazil’s largest consumer of natural gas, with an anticipated annual consumption of 29.5 Tbtu. The transition involved converting the refinery’s six steam-generating boilers and calciners to operate...

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• Category: End-user Markets

Ciel & Terre and Amplus complete floating solar installation for Ultratech

20 August 2024 Cement's Awarpur unit in Maharashtra, informs PV Magazine. The project marks a significant step toward sustainable energy consumption for the cement giant. The installation, spanning 6.3 acres, uses 10,856 aiR Optim Hydrelio floats fitted with Jinko 550...

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• Category: Environment

Steel demand slows in Ukraine

20 August 2024 Challenges affecting steel consumption trends (CW Group) Steel demand in Ukraine experienced a significant slowdown in 2024, informs GMK Center. This deceleration is attributed to a combination of factors including the end of the post-2022 recovery...

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World’s first rotor sails installed

20 August 2024 application of rotor sails on a Capesize vessel. The retrofit is anticipated to deliver a 6-10 percent reduction in fuel consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions on routes between Brazil and the Far East, enhanced further by voyage optimization...

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• Category: Equipment & technology

Sonae Arauco Launches Unique Fiberboard Line

19 August 2024 and an innovative discharge system known as ANDRITZ Steam-Ex. This system ensures high efficiency and lower steam consumption in the processing of recycled fibers. This advancement is a significant milestone for Sonae Arauco, which aims to enhance its...

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• Category: Europe & Central Asia

Suzano, Libang Launch R&D Center

19 August 2024 initially target improvements in pre-treatment technology for wood pulp, aiming to boost efficiency and reduce energy consumption. It will collect and analyze data on pulp properties and production parameters to enhance real-time performance and product...

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• Category: China

China: railway investments expected to boost cement consumption

16 August 2024 Railway investments expected to surpass 2023 levels (CW Group) [PAID={"id":"1,2,3,4,5","title":"The content you tried to access is only available to paid subscribers.","link":"1"}]China's national railway sector has seen significant growth in fixed...

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Petroleum coke supply surge

16 August 2024 as reported by AZERNEWS. This rise in production is expected to have significant implications for both domestic consumption and export potential. According to the State Statistics Committee, the country produced over 120.5 thousand tons of petroleum...

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• Category: Production

China's refinery output decline

15 August 2024 at major refineries, lower gasoline demand despite summer travel, and the rise of electric vehicles reducing fuel consumption. Meanwhile, China’s crude oil production in July increased by 3.4 percent year-over-year to 17.9 million tons, with natural gas...

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• Category: Production

Cimento Itambé enhances efficiency with Rockwell Automation technology

14 August 2024 (CW Group) Rockwell Automation has collaborated with Cimento Itambé to enhance efficiency and reduce energy consumption in cement production, according to a report by Accesswire. The partnership focused on implementing model predictive control (MPC)...

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• Category: Markets & Competition

Berge Bulk integrates Wayfinder

14 August 2024 green technologies. Tim Janssen of Sofar Ocean emphasized that Wayfinder will contribute significantly to reducing fuel consumption and emissions, reinforcing the partnership’s commitment to sustainable shipping practices. Copyright CW Group. All rights...

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Progroup launches new production site

14 August 2024 combined heat and power plants and a photovoltaic installation that meet the site's energy needs and reduce fossil fuel consumption. Progroup’s innovative packaging park model is exemplified by the Petersberg site, where the plant is integrated with...

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• Category: Europe & Central Asia

Faderco tackles water scarcity in tissue production

13 August 2024 due to high temperatures and insufficient rainfall, the company has implemented several initiatives to optimize water consumption and reuse wastewater at its tissue mill and subsidiary WARAK. The creation of a Water Resources Manager position highlights...

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• Category: Middle East & Africa

Alpacem invests EUR 50M to modernize the Wietersdorf plant

12 August 2024 of a new cement mill by 2027. These upgrades are expected to save 21,000 tons of CO2 annually, cut electricity consumption by 7,800 megawatt hours, and reduce natural gas usage by 400,000 cubic meters per year. Additionally, the project will focus on...

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• Category: Environment

Progroup's green innovation success

12 August 2024 papers are fully recyclable. Energy needs are met by the neighboring waste-to-energy plant, reducing fossil fuel consumption and covering 50 percent of PM2's electricity requirements. Since 2010, Progroup has invested EUR 750 million in the site,...

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• Category: Europe & Central Asia

Great Lakes welcomes sail-powered cement ship

09 August 2024 containers on the ship's deck, can be deployed electronically from the bridge to enhance propulsion and reduce fuel consumption. The Ventofoil sails use automated suction technology to generate additional power. The CSL Group highlighted that this...

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• Category: Equipment

Cockburn Cement to complete transition to natural gas in 2024

08 August 2024 gas marks sustainability milestone (CW Group) Cockburn Cement has announced its transition to 100 percent natural gas consumption by the end of 2024, according to a statement from the company. This shift is part of the company’s broader strategy to...

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• Category: Markets & Competition

Cement production declines in Vietnam

08 August 2024 the economy. In the first five months of 2024, Vietnam Cement Corporation (Vicem) reported a significant decline in consumption. Clinker production reached only 6 million tons, 14.5 percent lower than in 2023, while cement output decreased by 10.3...

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• Category: Volume & Pricing

Brazil corn exports plummet

08 August 2024 tons for 2024, an increase from the previous estimate but still below the 2023 record. The forecast for soybean oil consumption has been raised to 9.9 million tons due to increased demand for biodiesel, while final soybean oil stocks are expected to...

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• Category: Markets & trade