Conch Zongyang selected as pilot project under the Sino-German Energy Effficiency Improvement program

The Conch Zongyang line 4 preheater modernization project has been selected as a pilot project under the Sino-German Energy Efficiency Improvement Demonstration in Key Industries program. The project is based on KHD’s state-of-the-art technology. It will be executed by KHD and its parent company, AVIC International Beijing, in collaboration with Conch Group’s R&D department, with support from China’s National Energy Conservation Center and the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ). Results are expected at the end of 2025.     

 

The Sino-German Energy Efficiency Improvement Demonstration in Key Industries program is an outcome of the 2023 cooperation agreement between the two countries to foster dialogue on climate change and the green transition. The program was announced in June 2024 by Zheng Shanjie, Director of the Chinese National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), and Robert Habeck, Germany’s Deputy Federal Chancellor and Minister of Economy and Climate Protection. 

 

Twelve candidate projects were evaluated by various organizations from China and Germany based on criteria, including the potential to enhance international collaboration and opportunities for follow-up cooperation. The review committee selected Conch Group’s Zongyang project for its integration of various advanced technologies from China and Germany to deliver significant energy efficiency and carbon reduction benefits. 

 

The Conch Zongyang project is one of several upgrade projects provided by AVIC to Chinese cement producers using KHD’s leading pyroprocessing, grinding, alternative fuel, and digitalization solutions. The project’s selection as a pilot project for Sino-German cooperation marks a significant recognition of AVIC and KHD’s ability to deliver sustainable, low-carbon cement solutions.  

 

The cement industry is the third-largest source of industrial carbon emissions in China. Reducing these emissions is essential for the country to achieve its dual carbon goals: capping emissions in the short to mid-term and reaching carbon neutrality by 2060.

KHD Leads Decarbonization in the Cement Industry: Contract Signing for the Planning of the new Oxyfuel Kiln Line in Heidelberg Materials’ GeZero CCS Project

The KHD Group and Heidelberg Materials have signed a FEED contract to develop the planning of the new oxyfuel kiln at Heidelberg Materials’ plant in Geseke, Germany. The FEED study for the kiln represents an important part of the overall planning of the project.

AVIC International Beijing, together with Humboldt Wedag GmbH, has been awarded an order for a state-of-the-art clay calcination plant from Ciments de l’Afrique.

AVIC International Beijing, in collaboration with Humboldt Wedag GmbH (KHD), has been awarded a prestigious contract from Ciments de l’Afrique (CIMAF) to build a state-of-the-art 900 tons per day clay calcination plant in Burkina Faso.

Anhui Conch Cement and AVIC International Beijing, together with its subsidiary KHD, forge strategic partnership to drive decarbonization in cement manufacturing

Anhui Conch Cement Co. (Conch Group), one of the world’s top 5 building materials companies, and AVIC International Beijing (AVIC Intl BJ) have signed a strategic agreement to integrate their international business development efforts and promote technological innovation aimed at decarbonizing cement production.

AVIC receives Letter of Award from Northern Region Cement Co.

AVIC has received a Letter of Award regarding engineering, equipment supply, construction, commissioning and site services for a cement plant on EPC basis from Northen Region Cement Co., Saudi Arabia – one of the leading cement manufacturers in Saudi Arabia, with additional operations in Iraq, Jordan and Syria.

KHD completes upgrade project for Holcim Romania in collaboration with IMSAT

KHD has successfully delivered upgrades to the pyroprocessing and cement grinding lines at Holcim Romania’s Campulung cement plant, part of Switzerland-based global sustainable building solutions group, Holcim.

Cimpor Portugal to install first Pyrorotor® alternative fuel solution in Portugal

KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG (KHD) has received a contract from Cimpor Portugal, the largest cement producer in Portugal and a member of Oyak Group, to modernize production line 7 at its Alhandra cement plant.

KHD delivers state-of-the-art Mitchell cement plant

KHD successfully delivers the most modern, second-largest cement plant in Northern America. The new plant significantly reduces energy consumption and emissions per ton of cement. First clinker was produced on 23 April, 2023.

KHD hosts Saudi cement industry at one-day symposium

KHD recently hosted key representatives of the Saudi cement industry at an invite-only one-day symposium.

KHD participated in TÜRKÇİMENTO’s ITSaE

KHD has secured a major new order from India’s largest cement company. The package of contracts comprises two complete pyro lines and eight grinding units for UltraTech Cement Limited, and continues a collaboration between the two companies that now goes back over 15 years.