“Energy recovery will see greater investments” Increasing competitive pressures, rising raw-material and energy prices coupled with stricter regulations for environmental protection are making efficient and sustainable use of resources a top challenge for the cement industry.

“10 per cent more efficiency can be achieved”
The average electrical energy consumption in India is around 90-95 kWh/tonne cement (OPC) whereas the best achievement is around 80 kWh/tonne cement (OPC).

The Best can still get better
Increasing competitive pressures, rising energy prices, coupled with stricter regulations for environmental protection are making energy efficiency and sustainable use of resources a top priority for the manufacturers in the recent years, and the cement industry is no exception.

“We will focus on utilising sustainable biomass” Geocycle India is co-processing materials ranging from industrial hazardous and non–hazardous waste such as sludges, waste solvents, packaging waste, date expired medicines, trade rejects etc

Revival is in the Offing
The demand growth trend picked up steam in FY18. Expectations are rife that FY19 will consolidate these gains and result in higher capacity utilisation, if not pricing power.

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