asset- and non-asset-based cooperation with cement corporations

A non-asset-based cooporation does not require investments in assets by the cement corporation.


The cement industry is one of the energy and carbon intensive industries. In 2014 we started supporting some of the largest cement corporations reducing the utilization of coal and their carbon footprint in Europe and Africa. Our assignments included  viability studies, technical design, environmental impact assessments (EIA), fuels sourcing and logistic concepts, prices/gate-fees and business modeling for co-firing installations. We drafted concept notes for the Green Climate Fund´s (GCF) financial support for one of the largest projects in this area in North-Africa.


The industry started to become a waste management partner and pillar for Cities and Municipalities towards pollution reduction caused by insufficiently managed waste. Numerous cement factories installed co-firing capacities and supported a significant reduction of landfilling of waste which causes 13-23 times more air, land and groundwater pollution than incineration. In doing so they reduced the consumption of fossil-fuels and additionally help reducing the carbon footprint.


Meanwhile the policies are about to change. Especially in the EU. The incineration of waste fuels is expected to be part of the ETS scheme. Cement factories with co-firing capacities will have to prepare and adjust. We evaluate, initiate and manage adequate measures.


We cooperate with cement corporations based on a service or a works contract. If our clients decide to establish a Joint Venture or PPP we occasionally become also part of the shareholder structure (EPC), depending on the specific investment and Country. If you are interested in learning more about our work and cooperation with us, please use the non-binding-request-form on the right.


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  • Investing in assets

    An alternative to the non-asset-based cooperation with us is the asset-based cooperation. In this case  a cement corporation plans to invest in assets, such as fuel storage and preparation facilities, co-firing techniques, combined energy plants, energy efficiency or CCU/CCS facilities. In an asset-based cooperation we usually are the EPC contractor. More information are available upon request, please write us an email "asset-based cooperation" by using the form.

  • Reducing CO2 costs

    • We enable an ETS-compliant fuel switch (from coal to waste fuels or biomass) based on flexible and efficient BAT-technologies. Such technologies are available and proven to gradually switch from 100% fossil to 0%.
    • We prepare, initiate and manage with the teams of our clients the ETS-compliant waste fuel delivery, logistics and handling (expected changes by 2026).
    • We support the introduction of carbon capture and utilization or storage techniques.
    • We offer  Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) for green energy.
    • We design concepts and measures for improving thermal energy efficiency and waste heat utilization.

  • Preparing for ETS changes

    • We provide clients with expert opinions based on the expected ETS provisions and  client´s specific and current fossil-waste mix, prices/gate-fees, volumes and qualities of waste-fuels and/or biomass.
    • We provide clients with market studies, assessments and benchmarking for waste-fuel management compliant with the expected ETS scheme provisions (changes expected by 2026).
    • We conduct feasibility studies for the installation of flexible BAT- and BREF-technologies and fuel management.
    • We manage as Third Party Fuel Partners all suppliers, diversify your fuels and ensure the supply leading to diversification and reduction of risks and costs.

  • Ensuring waste fuel sourcing

    • We support clients towards diversification of  waste fuel suppliers based on Third Party Management Agreement.
    • We determine and specify the required volumes, qualities and prices for the supply chain. In case of a Third Party Management Agreement with us we will be managing the entire fuel-management, storage, handling.
    • We conduct cost and risk analysis regarding logistics and storage for long-term vs short-term delivery.

  • Diversifying fuel supply

    • In the last years the fuel supply has become volatile and the costs for fossil fuels have increased. With latest developments regarding Russia the pressure on coal is high.
    • The price increase relied on two factors: the market price for fossil fuels and the price for CO2 emissions. Both increased over the years. 
    • In the upcoming years the fossil fuels prices are expected to decrease as the tensions level off. While the prices for CO2 emissions are expected to increase, leading to higher costs for fuels as of now.
    • Based on our experience the waste fuels represent an excellent alternative to fossil fuels in terms of costs for fuel and costs for CO2 emissions, but such fuels are limited in volume and quality. In addition, there is no market price for waste fuels (compared to coal) leading to price sensitivity and bottlenecks in supply. On top, in the EU this attractiveness is about to change due to the expected changes of the ETS scheme. Cement factories will need to prepare for the changes and work with Third Party Waste Fuel Suppliers. We are able and capable of supporting clients throughout this process.

  • Purchasing green reliable energy

    • We provide industrial corporations in the EU with green energy. We offer PPAs for cement factories on the EU market. 
    • The energy in generated from certified renewable sources: wind, PV, biogenic waste, sludges and sewage.
    • The energy supply might be contracted based on the load curve of the cement factory and over a period of more than 15 years.
    • If the cement factory chose to work with us on "asset-based" investment, we are able and capable of co-investing in joint green energy power parks.

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