SIDER-OXYDRO Cement Plant in Hawkinsville, Georgia, United States

SIDER-OXYDRO is a cement plant situated at 153 Regur Road in Hawkinsville, Pulaski County, Georgia. As a cement manufacturing facility, it operates within the United States industrial sector, producing materials essential for construction and infrastructure. The plant is currently operational and classified under NAICS codes 327310 (Cement Manufacturing) and 999999 (Nonclassifiable Establishments). 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 in the U.S. 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. Cement production is energy-intensive and involves the calcination of limestone, resulting in significant CO2 emissions. The plant's location in Hawkinsville places it within a region with a mix of agricultural and industrial activities. Its operational status contributes to the local economy and construction supply chain, while its environmental performance is monitored through EPA compliance programs.

The cement manufacturing process at SIDER-OXYDRO involves high-temperature kilns that emit pollutants such as particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, and sulfur dioxide. The plant is located in Hawkinsville, Georgia, an area with a humid subtropical climate. Proximity to residential areas may raise community concerns about air quality and health impacts. Regulatory oversight by the US EPA ensures adherence to emission limits and reporting requirements under the Clean Air Act and other environmental statutes.