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Adbri targets 40% RDF use at Birkenhead cement plant in 2022
Written by Global Cemfuels staff
03 May 2022
Australia: Adbri is targeting 40% refuse derived fuel (RDF) substitution in cement production at its Birkenhead, South Australia, cement plant in 2022. By 2024, it aims to further increase RDF use to 50%. The plant used 35% RDF in its production in 2021.
Adbri says that it is Australia's only cement producer not to use coal, relying instead on a combination of RDF and gas.
Dangote Cement co-processed 89,000t of waste in 2021
Written by Global Cemfuels staff
25 April 2022
Nigeria: Dangote Cement says that it co-processed 89,000t of waste as alternative fuel (AF) in its cement production as a group in 2021. The Nigerian Guardian newspaper has reported that the source materials consisted of biomass, waste tyres, fly ash and oil-based waste.
Speaking on International Mother Earth Day on 22 April 2022, head of AF projects Peter Anagbe said that the company continues to demonstrate its commitment to sustainable waste management through its advancement of local community recycling projects.
Lafarge Zementwerke’s Retznei cement plant achieves 96% alternative fuel substitution in 2021
Written by Global Cemfuels staff
19 April 2022
Austria: Lafarge Zementwerke used alternative fuel (AF) in 96% of the fuel mix at its Retznei, Styria, cement plant throughout 2021. CEO Berthold Kren congratulated the plant’s team on its ‘outstanding performance’ in phasing out fossil fuels. Kren added that the plant has also led the way in construction waste recycling.
Dulsco commissions refuse-derived fuel plant in Dubai
Written by Global CemFuels staff
13 April 2022
UAE: Dulsco has commissioned a 70,000t/yr refuse-derived fuel (RDF) plant at the Expo 2020 Dubai site in Dubai. RDF from the plant will be used by local cement producers and other industries. The project follows the UAE’s Circular Economy Policy 2021 - 2031. Dulsco’s business interests cover waste management, outsourcing, recruitment and workshop and fabrication services.
Kuwait City Cement to build municipal solid waste processing plant
Written by Global Cemfuels staff
08 April 2022
Kuwait: Kuwait City Cement has received government approval for its plan to establish a municipal solid waste (MSW) plant. The Al Qabas newspaper has reported that, when commissioned, the plant will supply refuse-derived fuel to the country’s cement industry.
Kuwait cement previously applied for a licence to burn municipal waste fractions at its Shuaiba, Ahmadi, cement plant in 2019.