Heidelberg Materials Cement Company LLC - Logansport, Indiana Cement Plant

Heidelberg Materials Cement Company LLC is a cement manufacturing facility located at 3084 W CR 225 S, Logansport, Indiana, United States. The plant is operational and classified under NAICS codes 324199 (Other Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing) and 327310 (Cement Manufacturing). As a cement plant, it is part of the industrial utilities sector, producing cement for construction and infrastructure projects. The facility 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. Cement plants are subject to specific emission standards for particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, and sulfur dioxide, and must comply with National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for the cement manufacturing industry. The plant's location in Cass County, Indiana, places it within a region with a mix of agricultural and industrial activities. Cement production is energy-intensive and generates significant CO2 emissions, making the facility relevant to climate and air quality discussions. The plant serves the regional construction market and contributes to the local economy.

Cement plants are among the largest industrial sources of carbon dioxide emissions due to the calcination of limestone and combustion of fossil fuels. They also emit particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, and sulfur dioxide, which can affect local air quality. The Logansport facility is situated in a rural area with agricultural land, and its emissions may impact nearby communities and ecosystems. Regulatory oversight by the US EPA ensures compliance with emission limits and reporting requirements under the Clean Air Act and TRI program.