Congratulations to UK Cement Operations team for winning the prestigious IChemE Industry Project Award 2025 Award for their work on the “Climafuel Transformation project: 100% Alternative Fuel Operation at the Rugby Cement Plant”.
The winning award was announced at the recent IChemE Global Awards 2025 in Manchester. These awards are widely regarded as the world’s leading celebration of chemical engineering excellence. Established in 1994, they spotlight projects that push boundaries across the chemical and process industries, showcasing innovation that delivers real-world benefits.
The IChemE Industry Project Award specifically recognises the most outstanding chemical engineering project implemented in industry within the last four years. Eligible projects must demonstrate exemplary engineering, execution, and contribution to sustainability and operational improvement. Our Cement team’s winning project embodies all of these attributes. Through the Climafuel Transformation initiative, the Rugby Cement Plant can now operate on up to 100% alternative fuels, significantly reducing reliance on fossil fuels and lowering the plant’s CO? emissions. Climafuel is a waste derived fuel which is made using household residual and commercial waste that would otherwise go to landfills. Reducing the use of fossil fuels at its Cement plants is key to Cemex’s efforts to decarbonise operations as part of its Future in Action strategy and global ambition of delivering net-zero CO2 concrete by 2050.
Commenting on winning this award Phil Baynes Clarke, Director UK Cement Operations & Technology, said: “Winning this Award is a fantastic recognition for the team’s commitment to driving more sustainable operations and reducing our carbon emissions. Congratulations to everyone involved in the Climafuel Transformation project, this recognition is truly well deserved.”
The Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) is a global professional body advancing chemical engineering for the benefit of society. With a network of around 32,000 members across more than 100 countries, IChemE plays a vital role in developing industry professionals and fostering the innovations shaping a more sustainable future.