Alternative fuel in cement kilns
In September 2025, one of Europe’s leading cement plants announced the completion of a €2.5 million burner system upgrade project, carried out in cooperation with FLSmidth. The modernized kilns are now capable of efficiently operating on Solid Recovered Fuel (SRF) — a recovered solid fuel derived from industrial and municipal waste. This transition will reduce reliance on traditional coal and cut CO₂ emissions, bringing the company closer to EU decarbonisation requirements and preparing for the full implementation of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) in 2026.
Global Cement: Heating up cement kilns, September 2025
GEORIS: slag in pavements
In Greece, Enalos, within the framework of the European GEORIS project, confirmed the success of a new industrial waste recycling technology. The initiative focuses on the use of metallurgical slag and other by-products to manufacture sustainable paving blocks. This solution combines carbon footprint reduction with the expansion of circular economy opportunities — a clear example of how European countries are integrating waste into sustainable urban construction.
CemNet: GEORIS transforms industrial waste into sustainable paving
Our focus
At EASTGAS, we see cement producers rapidly adopting alternative fuels, while construction companies are opening new markets for the reuse of industrial by-products. We are convinced that Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag (GBFS) and Air-Cooled Slag (ACS) can already play a key role in Europe’s decarbonisation journey. The use of such materials enables up to a 40% reduction in the carbon footprint of cement and concrete, making products more competitive under CBAM.