Cement Energy and Environment

Export to Increase on Syria, US, and Liberia Markets In his assessment on the export markets of both cement and clinker, $efik TUzUn stated that Turkey has experienced increase in terms of cement export to Syria, USA, and Liberia markets. TUzUn also highlighted the decline in the export to the markets of Libya Iraq, Russia, Cameroon, Romania, and Egypt. On the other hand, primary increase in terms of clinker in this period was experienced on the markets of Ghana, Mauritania, Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, and Liberia . Mr. TUzUn further said, "In this period, there has been a decline on the Egyptian market in clinker export, just like in that of cement." $efik TUzUn also pointed out that, despite the decline encountered in the export, production , and sales , Turkey is still one of the top exporters of the entire world, and said that the sector has provided sizable level of export revenues and foreign currency input to the economy of Turkey. "For the 1-;;;-.9' ;"'i":"',.,... ~';';:l\'·~,~7.~"""-.-, ~'\.,5'• f.~~;: Renewable Energy RENEWABLE ENERGY PRESENTS PROFITABLE GROWTH OPPORTUNITY FOR INVESTORS IN INDIA: REPORT Indian renewable energy presents a profitable growth opportunity for investors even as tariffs are declining, according to a report prepared by consultancy firm Price water house Coopers and renewable energy producer Mytrah Energy. The country's renewable energy development is demand driven, unlike in Europe that offers subsidies or bears losses incurred in displacing existing coal or nuclear power. The capital and operating costs of wind or solar projects are far lower in India due to inherent cost advantage and extensive competition, said the report titled 'Renewable energy's transformation of Indian electricity landscape'. "Lower costs, short development period and no threat of fuel ri sk or stranded capacity makes last five years, the annual amount of export is about 12 to 30 millions. The value of the export is between 700 million to 1 billion dollars," TUzUn said. $efik TUzUn also mentioned that the growth of cement sector was in parallel with the construction sector in Turkey, and this was backed by the urban transformation and infrastructure projects of the recent years. In th is context Mr. TUzUn also added that, they were working with Cembureau (the European Cement Association) to increase the usage of cement. Explaining that they are about the start a national concrete initiative project, TUzUn said that within the scope of the project, they have set the target to highlight the importance and contribution of concrete in social, economical, and environmental grounds, and on the development of sustainable construction techniques. Courtesy: Cimento Ve Beton Dunyasi , July August 2015, Vol. 20 (From Web) renewable energy attractive to power utilities. Lower costs means an investor in India can set up more projects than say in the European Union to diversify risks," Price water house Coopers energy leader Kameswara Rao said. The country's considerations to meet energy demands, sustainability, energy security and lower costs are driving India's renewable energy growth. the report said. The industry estimates that Europe will add 109 GW of renewables by 2020 while India aims to add 140 GW to reach 175 GW by 2022. "This presents a compelling opportunity for developers and suppliers and is a major transformation opportun ity for the electricity policy and for power markets," The report, however, said the main buyers of renewable energy in India are state-owned distribution utilities, which are financially distressed and present risk of delayed payments.