Cemex Philippines US$235m project reaches milestone 20 January 2021
Cemex Philippines US$235m project has reached a milestone as the company has lifted the rotary kiln into place for its new line. Upon completion, the 1.5Mta expansion at Solid Cement will raise capacity to 3.4Mta. This milestone demonstrates our full commitment to the development of the country and brings us closer to further strengthening our position in providing the infrastructure and building needs for economic development, said Ignacio Mijares, CEO and president, Cemex Holdings Philippines.
Tong Laigou, chairman and general manager of CBMI Construction, has applauded the lifting of this new rotary kiln in a record time of two days. Mr Laigou said that the CBMI and Cemex Philippines teams had worked under strict protocols to secure the safety of the site.
Cemex Philippines Solid Cement plant lifts new kiln into place Written by Global Cement staff
19 January 2021
Philippines: Cemex Philippines Solid Cement plant in Antipolo has lifted a new rotary kiln into position as part of a US$235m installation of a new production line at the site. Once complete the new line will add 1.5Mt/yr to the unit’s production capacity increasing the total to 3.4Mt/yr. The new production line will reuse waste hot gases to dry raw materials and high efficiency bag filters reduce improve emissions control. Cemex is also using its proprietary Low Temperature Clinker technology to reduce carbon dioxide emissions.