Villa Clara: The LC3 Experimental Low Carbon Cement Plant, situated in Cuba’s Villa Clara province, is making strides in developing ecological cement. The plant, the first of its kind in the country, is expanding its services to include material testing, automation processes, and construction-related innovations.
According to Lao News Agency, Dr. Jos© Fernando Martirena, director of the Research and Development Centre for Structures and Materials at the ‘Marta Abreu’ Central University of Las Villas (UCLV) and head of the project, emphasized the plant’s pioneering role in the global industry. The Cuban industry is recognized as a leader in using LC3 ecological cement, a material that significantly reduces carbon dioxide emissions during production.
A recent United Nations report titled ‘Low-carbon cement: aligning environmental goals and housing needs’ highlighted that there are currently 22 such plants worldwide. Last year, these plants produced over 50 million tonnes of environmentally friendly cement. The Cuban plant’s collaboration with international companies has been crucial in achieving these results, particularly in evaluating raw materials, conducting industrial tests, and defining technical parameters for production scaling.
Martirena noted that the LC3 cement can decrease the environmental impact of the cement industry by up to 40%, a significant reduction that addresses global pollution concerns. The Cuban industry, affiliated with the UCLV, is actively engaging with European and American countries to further develop this material.
