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The Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) market is set to grow by $15.83B, with cement playing a crucial role in decarbonization.

Navigating Policy Changes, Market Trends & Innovation in March 2025 in the Cement Industry

March 19, 2025

The cement industry is at a turning point, with regulatory shifts, sustainability milestones, and technological breakthroughs shaping its future. From government-led closures to advanced carbon capture strategies, this edition covers the most impactful updates across policy, sustainability, and innovation.

Policy & Regulation

Governments and regulatory bodies are reshaping the cement industry through policy shifts, restrictions, and incentives.

ADOCEM Concerned About RDF Use Reform

The Dominican Cement Association (ADOCEM) has raised concerns about new regulations for RDF use, which could affect cement production costs. (News in Spanish).

panorama.com.do/adocem-advierte-sobre-cambios-en-la-ley-225-20-de-residuos-solidos

  • Myanmar Government Allows Coal Imports for Cement Plants
    Myanmar has approved coal imports for cement plants, providing a potential boost to cement production amid energy supply concerns. Read more

  • Ghana Orders Shutdown of 'Substandard' Cement Plants
    The Ghanaian government has ordered the closure of cement plants that fail to meet quality standards. This decision aims to improve product quality and market regulations. Read more

  • India Green Cement Industry Report 2025
    A market report highlighting trends, regional insights, competition, and future opportunities in the green cement sector. Government targets 500 GW of renewable energy capacity, boosting demand for sustainable cement solutions. Read more

  • Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) Market to Grow by USD 15.83 Billion
    The CCS market is expected to expand by $15.83B, with cement and concrete industries playing a key role in carbon capture, utilization, and storage solutions. Read more

  • Perry Introduces Bill to Repeal 45Q Tax Credit
    A bill has been introduced to repeal the 45Q tax credit, which incentivizes carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS). This could impact carbon reduction strategies in biofuels and cement industries. Read more

  • Groundbreaking Edmonton CCUS Project Receives Government Funding
    A pioneering Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) project at a cement plant in Edmonton has received significant government funding. Read more

Sustainability & Green Cement

Carbon reduction, alternative fuels, and net-zero strategies continue to drive innovation in the cement industry.

CarbonCure and MIT Masic Lab to Collaborate on Carbon Mineralisation in Concrete

CarbonCure Technologies and MIT are collaborating on research into carbon mineralization in concrete, supporting sustainable construction solutions.

www.carboncure.com

  • Slovak Cement Plants Reach 75% Fossil Fuel Substitution with RDF
    Slovak cement plants have achieved a 75% substitution rate for fossil fuels using refuse-derived fuel, significantly reducing carbon emissions. Read more

  • Semen Baturaja Increases AFR Use
    Semen Baturaja increased its use of alternative fuels and raw materials (AFR) by 41% in 2024, supporting sustainability in cement production. Read more

  • Oman Explores Refuse-Derived Fuel to Reduce Its Carbon Footprint
    Oman is investing in RDF as part of its strategy to reduce the carbon footprint of cement production, collaborating with Germany's MVW Lechtenberg & Partner. Read more

  • Plasma Start-Ups Offer Alternative to Hydrogen for Decarbonising Industry
    New plasma technologies are being explored as an alternative to hydrogen for decarbonizing industrial heat processes, including cement production. Read more

  • AI Predicts Concrete Strength with High Accuracy, Study Finds
    A study finds that AI can predict concrete strength with high accuracy, potentially improving quality control and sustainability in cement production. Read more

Technology & Innovation

Advanced materials, AI, and new production methods are transforming cement manufacturing.

Innovation Fund: €4.2 billion to support 77 cutting-edge decarbonisation projects for EU’s clean energy transition

77 decarbonisation projects have signed their grant agreements to contribute to Europe’s transition towards a net-zero economy while strengthening industrial competitiveness, reinforcing supply chain resilience, and advancing breakthrough climate solutions.

cinea.ec.europa.eu

  • Titan Cement Invests in Optimitive
    Titan Cement has invested in Optimitive, a company focused on AI-driven optimization of cement production, enhancing efficiency and sustainability. Read more

  • Kirtiraj Jilkar, Executive Vice President and BU Head – P&Es at Thermax Limited
    Thermax Limited is developing waste heat and flue gas recovery-based power generation solutions for the cement and steel industries to reduce carbon intensity. Read more

  • Roland Waldenhofer Appointed as Head of Development at Alpacem Zement Austria
    Roland Waldenhofer has been appointed as Head of Development, Quality Assurance, and Application Technology at Alpacem Zement Austria. (News in German). Read more

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