$25m grant supports cleaner cement production
The NSW Government is investing in the state’s integrated cement manufacturing facility to reduce coal use and emissions, protect local jobs and keep cement manufacturing viable in NSW.
A $25.45 million grant will support major upgrades to Boral Limited’s Berrima Cement Works kiln, which produces more than half of NSW’s cement supply and employs more than 100 people.
The upgrades will enable the kiln to source up to 60% of its energy from non-coal sources, which is nearly double the average level achieved in the past three years.
Boral began the process of switching from coal to lower-carbon alternate fuels in 2018. These upgrades will achieve a lifetime reduction of nearly 1,586,200 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions. Using alternate fuels will also divert 73,000 tonnes of waste from landfill per year.
NSW DCCEEW Director Low Carbon Industry Programs Justin Koek said, “The NSW Government is funding industry to transition to a low-carbon economy, helping protect local jobs, reduce emissions and drive towards net zero.
“Boral’s project will cut emissions, reduce landfill, and lead the way for a cleaner future for regional communities and the construction industry.”
The funding is delivered through the NSW Government’s High Emitting Industries grant program to decarbonise high-emitting mining and manufacturing facilities and continues the push towards net zero.
The program targets technically ready and commercially proven opportunities that can deliver large-scale emissions reductions quickly and help NSW transition to a low-carbon economy.
Boral CEO and Managing Director Vik Bansal said, “We are proud to receive this grant in support of our alternative fuel project, which marks a critical step towards decarbonisation and safeguarding the future of local cement manufacturing in Australia.
“Cement production is not only a cornerstone of our national infrastructure but a vital contributor to regional employment and economic resilience.”
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