Use of Alternative Fuels in the Cement Sector in Ethiopia : Opportunities, Challenges and Solutions

Rapid urbanization in emerging markets has created new challenges for economic development and poverty reduction. The need for more buildings, transport and other infrastructure has boosted demand for construction materials and especially cement, m...

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Main Author: International Finance Corporation
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Language:English
Published: International Finance Corporation, Washington, DC 2018
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spelling okr-10986-293342021-05-25T09:11:13Z Use of Alternative Fuels in the Cement Sector in Ethiopia : Opportunities, Challenges and Solutions International Finance Corporation SOLID WASTE RENEWABLE ENERGY BIO FUELS WASTEWATER RECYCLING WASTE MANAGEMENT ALTERNATIVE ENERGY CEMENT PRODUCTION Rapid urbanization in emerging markets has created new challenges for economic development and poverty reduction. The need for more buildings, transport and other infrastructure has boosted demand for construction materials and especially cement, making it the centerpiece of the urban development agenda. In Sub-Saharan Africa, consumption of cement is expected to continue to grow over the coming decade. To meet this demand, over a dozen new kilns were launched in Africa in recent years. At the same time, increasing output poses challenges for cement producers, who invest significantly in sourcing energy and fuel, primarily coal or natural gas. An alternative approach is to improve efficiency and implement new technologies, such as waste heat recovery and renewable energy, and utilize alternative fuels, which are already used by major players in the cement sector globally. In IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, we have an investment portfolio in cement and construction materials of over $4.2 billion, and vast global experience in developing innovative solutions and leveraging best practices. For instance, we identify waste heat recovery opportunities as well as international best practices in the use of alternative fuels at cement plants. This report summarizes the outcomes of the assessment of alternative fuel opportunities in the country, with a focus on sourcing energy from municipal, commercial and similar waste, tires, sewage sludge and agricultural residue. It outlines the total potential as well as possible project models, involving linkages between the cement and waste management sectors. IFC has also assessed market barriers and offered measures that will increase the uptake of the use of alternative fuels. 2018-02-07T16:55:12Z 2018-02-07T16:55:12Z 2017 Report http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/341921517381847531/Use-of-alternative-fuels-in-the-cement-sector-in-Ethiopia-opportunities-challenges-and-solutions http://hdl.handle.net/10986/29334 English CC BY-NC-ND 3.0 IGO http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/igo International Finance Corporation International Finance Corporation, Washington, DC Economic & Sector Work :: Energy Study Economic & Sector Work Africa Ethiopia
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topic SOLID WASTE
RENEWABLE ENERGY
BIO FUELS
WASTEWATER
RECYCLING
WASTE MANAGEMENT
ALTERNATIVE ENERGY
CEMENT PRODUCTION
spellingShingle SOLID WASTE
RENEWABLE ENERGY
BIO FUELS
WASTEWATER
RECYCLING
WASTE MANAGEMENT
ALTERNATIVE ENERGY
CEMENT PRODUCTION
International Finance Corporation
Use of Alternative Fuels in the Cement Sector in Ethiopia : Opportunities, Challenges and Solutions
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Ethiopia
description Rapid urbanization in emerging markets has created new challenges for economic development and poverty reduction. The need for more buildings, transport and other infrastructure has boosted demand for construction materials and especially cement, making it the centerpiece of the urban development agenda. In Sub-Saharan Africa, consumption of cement is expected to continue to grow over the coming decade. To meet this demand, over a dozen new kilns were launched in Africa in recent years. At the same time, increasing output poses challenges for cement producers, who invest significantly in sourcing energy and fuel, primarily coal or natural gas. An alternative approach is to improve efficiency and implement new technologies, such as waste heat recovery and renewable energy, and utilize alternative fuels, which are already used by major players in the cement sector globally. In IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, we have an investment portfolio in cement and construction materials of over $4.2 billion, and vast global experience in developing innovative solutions and leveraging best practices. For instance, we identify waste heat recovery opportunities as well as international best practices in the use of alternative fuels at cement plants. This report summarizes the outcomes of the assessment of alternative fuel opportunities in the country, with a focus on sourcing energy from municipal, commercial and similar waste, tires, sewage sludge and agricultural residue. It outlines the total potential as well as possible project models, involving linkages between the cement and waste management sectors. IFC has also assessed market barriers and offered measures that will increase the uptake of the use of alternative fuels.
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title Use of Alternative Fuels in the Cement Sector in Ethiopia : Opportunities, Challenges and Solutions
title_short Use of Alternative Fuels in the Cement Sector in Ethiopia : Opportunities, Challenges and Solutions
title_full Use of Alternative Fuels in the Cement Sector in Ethiopia : Opportunities, Challenges and Solutions
title_fullStr Use of Alternative Fuels in the Cement Sector in Ethiopia : Opportunities, Challenges and Solutions
title_full_unstemmed Use of Alternative Fuels in the Cement Sector in Ethiopia : Opportunities, Challenges and Solutions
title_sort use of alternative fuels in the cement sector in ethiopia : opportunities, challenges and solutions
publisher International Finance Corporation, Washington, DC
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url http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/341921517381847531/Use-of-alternative-fuels-in-the-cement-sector-in-Ethiopia-opportunities-challenges-and-solutions
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