Cement firm changes to MBM fuel

Meath: Lagan Cement has welcomed a decision by Meath County Council to grant planning permission for a change of fuel use to allow it to co-fuel its kilns with Meat and Bone Meal (MBM).

It said the use of MBM as a fuel source will significantly reduce net CO2 emissions levels, contributing beneficially to the environment by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, required under the Kyoto protocol.

Plant director Jude Lagan said: “We are pleased to have received this decision, which represents a significant step in allowing us to reduce our net CO2 emissions to the benefit of the environment.”