Cement production may be impacted as coal and pet coke costs surge


The South Indian Cement Manufacturers Association told the media that cement production is likely to be impacted due to the surge in the price of imported coal and pet coke.

The trade body representing the cement companies of the southern parts of the nation said even high rated coal or pet coke was not available due to a shortage of vessels, and SICMA expects there could be a further rise in the price of coal.

SICMA told the media that cement production would be impacted severely under these circumstances. It is estimated that the resultant rise in production price can be a minimum of Rs 60 per bag.

It was tough to predict a further surge in fuel cost, or capacity utilisation can be attained at the manufacturing plants by the cement producers shortly, it added.

Image Source

Also read: Coal shortages lead 13 thermal power plants to shut down ops

Related Stories

Ambuja rivals UltraTech in limestone reserves via acquisitions

Ambuja Cements reported limestone reserves of eight billion tonnes

UltraTech Cement expands grinding capacity by 1.2 mtpa

This expansion is part of the larger 22.6 mtpa capacity increase

Britain Pledges $28.5 Billion for Carbon Capture

UK boosts funding for carbon capture.