CEMEX Construction Materials Atlantic, LLC Cement Plant in Wilmington, North Carolina

CEMEX Construction Materials Atlantic, LLC is a cement plant located at 1910 South Terminal Rd, Wilmington, North Carolina, 28401. The facility is operational and falls under NAICS code 327310 (Cement Manufacturing). As part of the global CEMEX group, it serves the construction industry in the southeastern United States. The plant operates under the US EPA's multi-media regulatory framework, including the Clean Air Act (CAA) for emissions, Clean Water Act (CWA) for water discharges, and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) for waste management. Cement manufacturing is energy-intensive and involves processes such as raw material grinding, kiln operations, and clinker cooling, which generate significant CO2 and particulate matter emissions. The facility's location in an industrial area near Wilmington supports regional infrastructure development. Its environmental significance includes compliance with TRI Section 313 reporting for toxic releases and adherence to state-level permits. The plant's scale is typical for a mid-sized cement facility in the US, contributing to local construction supply chains.

Cement plants are significant sources of air pollutants, including particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, and sulfur dioxide, as well as greenhouse gases like CO2 from calcination and fuel combustion. The Wilmington area has a humid subtropical climate, which can influence dispersion of emissions. Proximity to the Cape Fear River and coastal ecosystems requires careful management of water use and stormwater runoff under the CWA. Community proximity to industrial zones may raise concerns about air quality and health impacts, necessitating robust monitoring and compliance with EPA standards.