On April 23, 2025, a delegation from the Institution of Engineering and Technology, Ghana (IET-GH), led by its President, Engr. Henry Kwadwo Boateng, paid a working visit to CBI Ghana Limited.
The purpose of the visit was to familiarize the delegation with the company’s operations and to tour its newly commissioned Limestone Calcined Clay Cement (LC3) production plant and advanced laboratory facility.
During the visit, IET-GH held productive discussions with the management team of CBI Supercem, focusing on the strategic vision behind the company’s $100 million investment in LC3 technology.
CBI Ghana’s Managing Director, Frederick Albrecht, emphasized the company’s commitment to sustainability, noting that Ghana is currently the largest clinker importer in the sub-region.
He explained how the use of local raw materials in LC3 production not only reduces the carbon footprint but also supports job creation throughout the supply chain.
The discussion included the participation of Peter Dickson (Quality and Process Manager), Kobby Adams (Commercial Director), Remi Touvet (Industrial Director), Frederick Albrecht (Managing Director), Engr. Henry Kwadwo Boateng (IET-GH President), Engr. Seth Ayim (Executive Director), Engr. Wonder Salami Davor (President-Elect), and Engr. Mark Nyameche.
Engr. Boateng commended CBI Ghana for achieving a significant milestone in the construction and manufacturing sectors.
IET-GH also endorsed Supacem 32.5N, a premium cement product manufactured using LC3 technology.
Limestone Calcined Clay Cement (LC3), commonly referred to as “green cement,” is a sustainable alternative to traditional Portland cement. It consists of clinker, calcined clay, limestone, and gypsum. LC3 delivers performance comparable to Ordinary Portland Cement while offering up to a 40% reduction in clinker usage, enhanced durability, and significantly lower CO₂ emissions.
In 2024, Ghana became the first country in the world to establish an LC3 standard, permitting cement products with as little as 35% clinker. This initiative enables potential CO₂ savings of up to 200 kg per tonne of cement. Ghana’s leadership has inspired similar efforts in Togo, Kenya, and across the East African Community, including Tanzania, Rwanda, Uganda, and South Sudan.
CBI’s LC3 project is backed by research from 11 laboratories worldwide, including Ghana’s Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), the University of Ghana, and the Building and Road Research Institute (BRRI), as well as institutions in Germany, Austria, and Australia.
Supacem LC3 was officially launched in Ghana in April 2025, marking a major step forward in the production of sustainable, locally sourced construction materials.
The adoption of LC3 in Ghana offers numerous benefits:
Reduction of CO₂ emissions by up to 360,000 tons annually
Creation of new jobs in Tema and Torgorme
Reduction in clinker imports by 400,000 tonnes
Local sourcing of raw materials to boost the economy
Decrease in cargo ship emissions by 60,000 tonnes annually
Improved cost resilience against currency fluctuations and freight charges
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