DALHOUSIE POZZOLAN PROJECT
To reduce the carbon footprint of cement
Project overview
Cimbec Canada Inc. and Carboniq Inc. are developing a volcanic rock extraction project located in Dalhousie, New Brunswick.
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This rock, called pozzolan, has the chemical composition necessary to replace part of the clinker used in the production of cement. The manufacture of clinker is the source of significant greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in this industry.
The aim of this pozzolan production is to provide the cement industry with a cementitious material with a very low carbon footprint, thus reducing the need for clinker.
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This project will thus contribute to the decarbonization of the cement industry, which happens to be one of the world's major emitters.
FIGHT AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
Cement production accounts for approximately 8% of global CO2 emissions.
Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions
Climatic changes
Sustainable solution
The use of pozzolan not only produces a better concrete, but also reduces the clinker-cement ratio and therefore also the final carbon footprint of the product.
Structures built in ancient times, using volcanic ash, are still present today
The Romans used a mixture of lime and pozzolan to build monuments, bridges, aqueducts and other structures.
Project schedule
Dalhousie Pozzolan
Preliminary studies
Evaluation of the quantity and quality of pozzolan, as well as environmental surveys.
Civil works, as well as supply, assembly and commissioning of equipment.
Construction and commissioning
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Engineering and permits
YEAR
Development of the final technical concept, detailed engineering, environmental impact studies and permits.
Operation of the facilities
Extraction and processing of pozzolan.
