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Project News
Wonder Cement to set up a new production unit in Gujarat
Wonder Cement to set up its new production facility at Tulsigam in
Gujarat . The company has also reached a milestone with 18 MTPA
cement production capacity in 2023 . The Tulsigam unit will augment the manufacturing capabilities of the company by integrating with its existing production lines to meet the growing market demand and ensure improved serviceability to the consumers . Wonder Cement started its first unit in Nimbahera , Rajasthan , with a cement capacity of three MTPA , and later added production units in Maharashtra , Madhya Pradesh , and Haryana . In 2023 , the company achieved 18
MTPA total cement capacity with its fourth production line and grinding units in Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat . Driving its strategic goals by incorporating renewable energy sources such as wind and solar power , and employing waste heat recovery systems ( WHRS ) to optimise energy efficiency , the company has reinforced its focus on sustainability in its operations , and commitment to quality and innovation . The power generated through green energy initiatives is 60 MW .
Greece awards permits for 240MW of renewable projects
Vitherm awarded another order for bio-based polyamide plant
The Greek Regulatory Authority for Waste , Energy and Water ( RAAEW ) has awarded permits for 240MW of new renewable projects across Greece . In a big win for renewable capacity for the nation , installation has been approved for plants providing a total of 132.6MW of solar photovoltaic capacity and 108MW of wind power generation . Power producer Terna Energy has been given approval for two solar parks with a combined capacity of 37.6MW , while North Solar 1 will develop a 96MW solar complex in the north of Greece . Meanwhile , RAAEW has granted Energy Vorsana UAE permission
to build an 81MW wind energy complex in Alexandroupoli , in the Greek region of Eastern Macedonia . In central Greece , Enerkoplan Energy and Investments has plans for 21MW of wind turbine capacity , while Axia Monoprosopi IKE has been granted permission for a 6MW wind plant in Greece ’ s Epirus region . Greece has made bold strides in reducing its dependence on fossil fuels in recent years , with a 2023 report by the International Energy Agency ( IEA ) praising the nation for enacting an “ impressive array of measures to support its ambitious climate goals while maintaining energy security ”.
Vitherm recently clinched an order for the supply of a 254SMO unit for a chemical plant in Singapore . The primary focus of this plant lies in manufacturing 100 % biosourced polyamide , catering to a wide range of critical applications , including electronics , 3D printing , and oil and gas extraction , among others . Plate heat exchangers are typically constructed from corrosionresistant materials , ensuring longevity and minimizing maintenance requirements in the harsh chemical environment of the polymerization process . The success of a bio-based polyamide plant lies in optimizing
the production process to ensure resource efficiency , reduced waste generation , and minimal environmental impact , and the customer has purchased Vitherm exchangers to facilitate efficient cooling within their extensive plant processes . Vitherm welded heat exchanger will be used for this heat recovery process . With proven track records of its unique mechanical strength gave us the cutting edge over other competitors . It also allows easy accessibility , hence making it possible for 100 % cleaning due to the pattern on Vitherm plates giving extensive and trouble-free operation .
Ambitions to heat homes in Walsall with rubbish
Homes in Walsall could be powered by rubbish treated at a new waste energy plant set to be built following an offer of support from the West Midlands Combined Authority ( WMCA ). The Walsall Energy from Waste facility , located at Fryers Road , has ambitions to partner up with the WMCA and local councils to help export heat to homes in the form of steam or hot water . Rubbish collected to power the plant will come from a range of local and regional waste management companies . The facility itself will replace the region ’ s ageing fleet of incinerators , which are due to be retired over the coming years . The plant will be built by energy recovery specialists Encyclis on eight acres of derelict land . The WMCA had originally stepped in with the offer of a GBP 7.5M investment to help get the project off the ground but the financial support was not needed in the end . The offer had been made by the WMCA as part of its nationally acclaimed ‘ brownfield first ’ programme which is regenerating the region ’ s derelict industrial sites for thousands of new homes and modern , commercial workspaces .
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