Cemex, a prominent global construction materials company, has introduced an innovative approach to curbing CO2 emissions in cement production. The breakthrough technique, known as clinker micronisation, involves shrinking clinker particles to diminish the cement clinker factor per ton, in conjunction with the use of exclusive admixtures.
This revolutionary method not only lowers the carbon footprint but also maintains adherence to the highest global cement strength standards. Originating from Cemex’s Research and Development Center in Switzerland, the clinker micronisation process is hailed as a creative alternative to traditional clinker grinding, offering efficiency improvements.
Fernando González, CEO of Cemex, expressed, “We are continuously exploring novel avenues to advance our decarbonization efforts in cement and concrete production. Our unwavering commitment lies in achieving ambitious decarbonization goals by 2030, ultimately striving to become a Net Zero company by 2050.”
In the pursuit of carbon neutrality, Cemex has targeted one of the most carbon-intensive aspects of cement manufacturing—the production of clinker. The company’s dedication has yielded success, with industrial-scale production trials validating the earlier R&D findings. These trials have demonstrated that adopting clinker micronisation holds the potential to slash the clinker factor in cement by 50%, marking a substantial leap toward accomplishing the company’s decarbonization objectives.
This announcement aligns with the global trend of reducing the carbon intensity of cement and concrete, a movement that has also gained traction on the African continent
Source: Joycelyn Marigold -African Property Magazine
