CEMEX INCORPORATED Cement Plant, Castle Hayne, North Carolina, USA

CEMEX INCORPORATED operates a cement plant located at 6411 Ideal Cement Road in Castle Hayne, North Carolina, United States. The facility is classified as a cement plant within the Industrial Utilities sector and is currently operational. Cement plants are typically large-scale industrial facilities that produce cement through high-temperature kiln processes, involving raw materials such as limestone, clay, and gypsum. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which enforces multi-media environmental regulations including the Clean Air Act (CAA), Clean Water Act (CWA), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), and Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) Section 313 reporting. The facility's NAICS codes (327310, 327320, 327330) indicate cement manufacturing and related activities. Cement production is energy-intensive and generates significant CO2 emissions from both fuel combustion and calcination of limestone. The plant serves the construction industry in the region, providing cement for infrastructure and building projects. Its location in Castle Hayne, near Wilmington, places it within a coastal area with sensitive ecosystems. The facility's environmental impact is managed through EPA permits and monitoring, with a focus on controlling air emissions, water discharges, and solid waste management.

The cement plant is located in Castle Hayne, North Carolina, near the Cape Fear River and coastal ecosystems. Cement production is a pollution-intensive sector, with primary emissions including particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, sulfur dioxide, and carbon dioxide. The facility's proximity to communities and waterways necessitates stringent environmental controls under the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act. Local environmental concerns may include air quality impacts and potential water contamination from runoff.