Cement technology in sub-Saharan Africa—Practical and …

Sub-Saharan Africa is populated by more than half a billion people, and rapid urbanization is creating challenges in the areas of housing, roads, railways, power supply, dams and water pipelines ...

Cement: The competitive landscape may be tighter in 2022

cement players, with DANGCEM set to lead the way with the second tranche of its buy-back program and WAPCO likely to further reward shareholders, after the well-received interim dividend payment. ement demand to grow by 6.0% YoY in 2022 The domestic cement sector looks set to extend its positive demand traction into 2022.

Decarbonization of Cement Industry in Mexico

Cement production is one of the most energy-intensive and highest carbon dioxide (CO2) emitting manufacturing processes. In fact, the cement industry alone accounts for around 7% of total anthropogenic CO2 emissions in the world. Mexico is the 11th largest cement producing country in the world producing 51 million tonne (Mt) of cement in 2021.

The 2010s: A decade in the cement sector

Above - Table 1: Assorted fuel, electrical power and emissions data for cement plants covered by the Getting the Numbers Right Database, 2010 - 2017. Indicative data for 1990, 2000 and 2005 shown for comparison. While the steady downward trends seen in CO 2 emissions per tonne of clinker and electrical power use continued in the …

Cement sector enters period of growth in Nigeria with …

Amid the tentative recovery from recession, the cement market grew rapidly in the first half of 2018, as sales by volume increased by 9.8% over the first half of 2017, from 10.2m tonnes to 11.2m tonnes. The Nigerian manufacturer Dangote Industries led the way in that growth, as sales of locally produced materials grew by

South Africa

South Africa: PPC has warned of increased risks from substandard cement in the South African market, advocating for state intervention to protect the local industry from unfair competition.The broader South African cement industry continues to face challenges from dumped imports and locally blended variants, with latest Cement Import …

The CDM Project Potential in Sub-Saharan Africa …

3.1.1 Performance of CDM Projects in Africa 8 3.1.2 Performance of CDM Projects in Africa by Sector 9 3.1.3 Investments into CDM Projects by Sector 10 3.2 Review of Designated National Authorities 12 3.3 Grid Emission Factor Evaluation 12 3.4 Conclusions 14. 4 ASSESSMENT OF SECTORAL CDM POTENTIALS 15. 4.1 Energy Industry 15. …

Cement Sector Program in Sub-Saharan Africa: Barriers …

This analytical report identifies the barriers that project managers encountered in the implementation of projects to cut down cement industry greenhouse gas emissions in …

World Cement Industry Status, Trends & Outlook for …

12 "Global Cement Demand Stagnates" According to On Field® Research recently made global cement market demand is expected to be flat in the period 2024-2030 except for increases in the Middle East, India, and Africa. Weakest cement markets are anticipated to be Turkey, China, and

African Cement Conference

The Virtual African Cement Conference - from Global Cement Magazine - covers the latest developments in continental, regional and national cement markets, as well as looking at the latest technology and case studies from Africa. Note that the Conference is run on West Africa Time (for example in Lagos). The conference …

Cement production in Africa and pricing and trends

The four main cement manufacturers are Twiga Cement based in Dar es Salaam, Tanga Cement in Tanga, Mbeya Cement in Mbeya and Dangote Cement located in Mtwara in Southern region. In Kenya the price of cement has remained relatively steady in 2020 with cement price per 50kg bag standing at around Ksh650 when compared to …

Waste Heat Recovery for the Cement Sector

Figure 13. Current Installations of Cement Industry WHR ..... 22 Figure 14. Installations of Cement Industry WHR in China ..... 25 Figure 15. Consequences of Power Disruptions on Production in Turkey ..... 61 List of Figures

Trends In 2022

Imran Akram, IA Cement, analyses the demand prospects of the global cement industry for the year ahead. ... particularly in Africa and the Middle East. Southeast Asia is expected to recover after being hit …

Cement in West Africa

Cement sector. Nigeria has by far the largest cement industry in West Africa, with 12 integrated cement plants that have a total of 58.9Mt/yr of cement capacity. Another two integrated cement plants are under construction, which will add a further 7.5Mt/yr of capacity when completed. A grinding plant is also under construction. …

Cement sector program in Sub-Saharan Africa : barriers analysis to CDM

The cement industry is one of the most energy intensive industries in which energy represents 20 to 40 percent of the total production costs. Most of the energy used is . Cement sector program in Sub-Saharan Africa : barriers analysis to CDM and solutions

Cementing Africa: Cement flows and city-making along the …

This article analyses the production, circulation and consumption of cement along the West African coastal corridor, a 500-kilometre conurbation that stretches …

INCREASING THE USE OF ALTERNATIVE FUELS AT …

best practice experience in the cement sector and focus on specific technical measures that could be implemented by cement plants to reduce their operating costs and improve …

Update on South Africa: March 2021

Several of South Africa's cement and concrete producers joined up in early March 2021 to form an industry association called Cement & Concrete SA (CCSA). The Concrete Institute, Concrete Society of Southern Africa and the Association of Cementitious Material Producers established the organisatio...

Mexican cement production grows by 24% to 56Mt in 2020

Mexico: Cement production in Mexico grew by 24% year-on-year to 56Mt in 2020. This was its highest figure in the last five years, according to BNamericas. Data from INEGI, Mexico's national institute of statistics, shows that production in January 2021 grew by 14.5% year-on-year to 4.2Mt. ... Keep up to date with cement industry news ...

Cement and concrete industry accelerates decarbonisation in …

A key target will see GCCA and UCLG Africa to drive decarbonisation in the cement and concrete industry across the African continent. Through this agreement …

Africa: cement production by country

In 2018, South Africa was by far the largest producer of cement across the African continent, reaching an estimated production of 15 million metric tons.

South Africa Cement Market Size, Share, Analysis 2024-2032

1. Sub-Saharan Africa Cement Market: Key Industry Highlights, 2018 and 2032 2. South Africa Cement Market: Key Industry Highlights, 2018 and 2032 3. South Africa Cement Historical Market: Breakup by Type (MMT), 2018-2023 4. South Africa Cement Market Forecast: Breakup by Type (MMT), 2024-2032 5.

Biomass Energy for Cement Production: Opportunities in …

Biomass and biomass residues, if sourced in an environmentally and socially sustainable fashion, represent a vast – and largely untapped – renewable energy source for the countries of sub-Saharan Africa. The guide seeks to outline the potential, taking the Ethiopian cement sector as a specific example of how biomass energy might …

Cement Business and Industry & Alternative Fuels and Raw …

Join us for CBI & AFARM Africa 2024 on October 16-17, 2024, at Southern Sun Hyde Park, an elegant haven located in on, Johannesburg, South Africa.This significant gathering will delve into innovative solutions within the cement industry, all while immersing you in Johannesburg's vibrant culture.

2023: what a year for the cement sector!

UltraTech Cement acquired Kesoram Industries' cement business. SaltX and Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Ltd started their Electric Arc Calciner study. Countries agreed on the need to "transition away" from …

THE WORLD BANK

Cement Sector Program in SSA: Barriers Analysis to CDM and Solutions Final Report Econoler International vi (REF: # 5430) ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The issue of CDM project development in the cement sector, dedicated to Africa, includes a number of analyses carried out mainly by African international and local experts.

InterCement selling up in Africa

Mozambique/South Africa: InterCement, a Brazil-based cement producer controlled by Mover (formerly Camargo Corrêa), has started to receive offers for its assets in South Africa and Mozambique. The US-based bank JP Morgan is advising the company on structuring the group's business in Africa. The value of the deal has been estimated …

Global Cement Industry Report 2023: Asia Pacific is …

Dublin, June 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Global Cement Industry Market Size & Forecast by Value and Volume Across 50+ Market Segments by Cement Products, Distribution Channel, Market Share ...

Cement in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia exports 2.0 - 2.5Mt/yr of cement to countries in Africa and Asia. Per-capita cement consumption in Saudi Arabia is estimated to be about 1470kg/yr. While high by global standards, this is not exceptional within the Middle East. ... (HI), where 0 indicates perfect competition and 1 indicates monopoly. The HI in the cement industry ...

Latin American Cement Outlook 2024

Fitch Ratings' 2024 sector outlook for Latin American cement is neutral. Volumes are expected to stage a recovery throughout the year after closing 2023 at subdued levels. Pricing was a bright spot in 2023, with record price increases at double digits, but it is likely to lose traction given declining inflation trends and lower energy prices.

Projecting future carbon emissions from cement production …

This study aims to help understand future emissions patterns of the cement industry that could inform policies in the cement sector to meet the climate targets set …

Cement in Mexico

The fastest growing export markets for Cement of Mexico between 2021 and 2022 were United States ($83.2M), Bahamas ($1.32M), and Dominican Republic ($236k). Imports In 2022, Mexico imported $23M in Cement, becoming the 108th largest importer of Cement in the world. At the same year, Cement was the 767th most imported product in Mexico.