New plant will reduce emissions from cement production by over 75% CARDIFF, Wales, United Kingdom--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A small Welsh company, Cenin Ltd., announced it has developed a new technology to reduce emissions from cement production by over 75%. Cement production is currently responsible for up to 5% of all CO2 emissions worldwide—more than the entire aviation industry. Cenin Ltd., formed only two years ago, has opened a production plant and an R&D center near Bridgend in south west Wales. Cenin began supplying cement to blue chip companies last July and is now beginning construction of a second mill to meet future demand. Cenin's cement is made from industry by-products that contain the principal chemical elements found in traditional Portland cement and cement substitutes. Cenin's technology modifies these materials to provide a low-carbon, high-strength durable cement substitute for the concrete industry. On average, 1000kg of CO2 is emitted with every ton of cement produced. By contrast, Cenin's cement replacement produces less than 250kg, and Cenin intends to reduce this to below 30kg by powering its plant with renewable energy. Gary Hunt, Technical Director of Cenin, developed the technology with the help of Cardiff University, where he was an Honorary Research Fellow. Cenin Director Martyn Popham said the company is creating a truly environmentally friendly product. "Our cement eliminates the need to quarry raw materials," he explained. "Demand for Cenin's products – and interest in the technology – is huge," said Popham. "There is real potential for global growth as the construction industry is under increasing pressure to reduce its carbon footprint."
