Limerick Cement Plant
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Limerick Cement Plant, also known as Mungret Cement Plant), is an integrated cement plant operating in Limerick, County Limerick, Ireland.
Location
The map below shows the exact location of the cement plant in Limerick, County Limerick, Ireland[1]:
Coordinates (WGS 84): 52.641783, -8.689330 (exact)[2]
Background
The Limerick plant is the oldest cement plant in Ireland. In 1983, the plant underwent a significant modernization with the commissioning of Kiln 6, a modern dry process kiln with a capacity of approximately 800,000 tonnes per annum. This upgrade replaced the older wet process kilns, enhancing fuel efficiency and production capacity.
In 2015, Irish Cement announced plans to introduce alternative fuels, such as used tyres and plastics, to replace traditional fossil fuels at the Limerick plant. This initiative aimed to improve sustainability and reduce operational costs.
In 2019, the plant was granted an exemption by the EPA, allowing a nitrogen oxide (NOₓ) emission limit of 800 mg/m³, despite a European Union directive setting the limit at 500 mg/m³. This exemption was a point of contention among environmental groups.
In May 2021, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) granted the plant a licence to use up to 90,000 tonnes per year of alternative fuels, including waste tyres, biomass, and mining by-products. This decision was legally challenged but ultimately upheld in January 2023.
Cement Plant Details
Table 1: General Plant Details
| Plant type | Plant status | Start date |
|---|---|---|
| integrated[3] | Operating[3] | 1938[3] |
Table 2: Ownership Details
| Parent company | Parent company GEM ID | Owner name | Owner company GEM ID |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRH PLC [100.0%] | E100000131458 [100.0%] | Irish Cement Ltd [100.0%][3] | E100002006854 [100.0%] |
Table 3: Capacities
| Cement capacity (million metric tonnes per annum) | Clinker capacity (million metric tonnes per annum) | Unspecified capacity (million metric tonnes per annum) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.8[3] | 0.8[3] | – |
Table 4: Cement Production
| Primary cement color | Primary cement type | Production type | Green cement technology |
|---|---|---|---|
| grey[4] | blended[4] | dry[3] | Alternative fuels [5] |
Articles and Resources
Additional data
To access additional data, including an interactive map of Cement plants, a downloadable dataset, and summary data, please visit the Global Cement and Concrete Tracker on the Global Energy Monitor website.
References
- ↑ https://www.irishcement.ie/.
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