business · Dec 13, 2:59 PM
Cleburne breaks ground on $125 million low-carbon cement plant
Cleburne held a groundbreaking ceremony for an innovative cement plant designed to reduce carbon emissions in the manufacturing process. The project represents a significant step forward in sustainable industrial development for the city.
Cleburne is home to a new kind of cement-making operation after city and business officials broke ground Wednesday on a $125 million facility at NSG Logistics' Cleburne Terminal. The plant, a joint venture between Asher Materials and Terra CO2 Technology, will be the first large-scale commercial site to produce what the companies call OPUS Supplementary Cementitious Material — a product made from recycled and local materials that can substitute for up to 50% of traditional Portland cement while cutting carbon emissions.
According to yahoo.com, the facility is expected to produce 240,000 tons of product annually once complete. Construction is slated to take about 18 months.
Mayor Scott Cain said the project will bring high-quality jobs and long-term industrial growth to Cleburne and the broader North Texas region. State Rep. Helen Kerwin credited local leaders for helping land the investment in Johnson County. Terra founder DJ Lake said Cleburne's welcome made the city the right choice for the company's first commercial home base.