Heidelberg Materials suspended its CCS project in Sweden. On 19 November, the company announced a pause in the implementation of the Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) system at the Slite plant (Gotland). The project was expected to reduce the country’s emissions by 1.8 million tonnes per year, about 4% of Sweden’s total emissions. The government’s […]

In November 2025, Europe’s cement industry demonstrated significant steps toward sustainable development. The focus was placed on the use of Granulated Blast Furnace Slag (GBFS), the introduction of pellets and briquettes from mill scale, and discussions around EU decarbonisation policies. Granulated Blast Furnace Slag (GBFS) In the United Kingdom, Cemex UK and Sika UK confirmed

Sustainable development in Europe’s metallurgical industry is no longer just a slogan — it is an economic necessity. The sector is actively seeking solutions that combine energy efficiency, emission reduction, and rational use of raw materials. Three key technological directions stand at the center of this transformation: Direct Reduced Iron (DRI), Pellets and Briquettes (Mill

The European metallurgical sector is undergoing a profound transformation driven by decarbonisation, rising energy costs, and updated EU industrial policy. Today, three key directions define the new market dynamics: the development of Direct Reduced Iron (DRI), the growing use of metallic briquettes made from mill scale, and the modernisation of pig iron production. According to

The European cement market is moving from commitments to concrete action.On 23 October 2025, Heidelberg Materials announced the commercial launch of evoZero®, the world’s first carbon-captured cement, now available across Europe.(globalcement.com) Produced at the company’s Brevik plant in Norway, evoZero® is manufactured using Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technology, capturing CO₂ directly during production and

Heidelberg Materials begins deliveries of evoZero® cement On 17 October 2025, Heidelberg Materials officially launched commercial deliveries of its innovative evoZero® cement — the world’s first carbon-captured cement now being supplied to clients across Europe. (CemNet)The product features an exceptionally low Global Warming Potential (GWP) and is based on Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technology implemented at the company’s

EEA: EU industry lags behind in decarbonisation The European Environment Agency (EEA) has published a new report highlighting that the European Union’s industrial sectors — including the cement industry — are progressing too slowly toward climate goals.Since 2015, greenhouse gas emissions from energy-intensive industries have fallen by only around 1%, while achieving the Net-Zero by 2050 target requires

Europe’s cement industry is taking bold steps toward decarbonisation. In early October, Holcim announced a large-scale expansion of calcined clay cement production at its plants in France, Spain, and Germany. This innovative binder enables up to 50% CO₂ reduction compared to traditional clinker while maintaining high performance and durability. The initiative is part of Holcim’s Net-Zero Strategy, which

At EASTGAS S.R.L., we are proud to announce that in September 2025 we reached an important milestone in our company’s development — we obtained three new international certifications. For us, this is more than a formality: it is confirmation that we are moving in the right direction by ensuring quality, environmental responsibility, and alignment with

Holcim launches the Kodeco project in Kromachno On 22 September 2025, Holcim officially presented the Kodeco investment project at its cement plant in Porto Kromachno, Croatia. This significant investment aims to modernize production, optimize energy consumption, and reduce CO₂ emissions. The project includes upgrades to kilns and boiler systems, improvements in gas treatment technologies, and the potential