Restored facility responds to growing needs of energy industry in the
Marcellus Shale
LafargeHolcim today unveiled a restored, expanded cement terminal at its
Weirton, West Virginia, facility, the result of a multi-million dollar
modernization project. The site, which had been inactive for 10 years,
now will be used to store and distribute the company’s specialty well
cements for the oil and gas industry in the Appalachian region.
“We have made a significant investment in the Weirton terminal in direct
response to the growing needs of our energy industry customers. Demand
for access to our oil well cement has increased dramatically, yet
existing distribution channels had grown congested,” said Jamie M.
Gentoso, CEO of US Cement operations. “LafargeHolcim can now meet and
exceed our customers’ needs with this efficient, state-of-the-art
terminal that will support the growing energy industry in this region
for many years to come.”
The Weirton revitalization included expansion of the site, construction
of a new water-based off- loading facility, and restoration of silos.
Because of its superior footprint and location, the company saw an
opportunity to work with the community to reinvest in the site, increase
access for customers and build economic activity in the region.
In the process of revamping the site, LafargeHolcim collaborated with
the Army Corps of Engineers, the West Virginia Department of Commerce,
the Business Development Corporation of the Northern Panhandle and the
local community. In addition, the company worked closely with the West
Virginia Department of Environmental Protection and Environmental
Protection Agency to assure all operating and environmental permits are
in place.
“Our goal is to build a diverse and expanding economy in the
Brooke-Hancock region. To have a site this size in the Ohio River
Valley, just off a major interchange and four-lane highway, is a great
reflection of how we can mobilize the power of a community,” said
Patrick Ford, Business Development Corporation executive director. “With
the help of our partners, we are prepared to make infrastructure
improvements that will catalyze this site and the surrounding area for a
variety of exciting projects.”
“We’re pleased to partner with the people of West Virginia to drive
business growth, and we’re confident this terminal will serve as a hub
of economic activity for Weirton and the surrounding area,” said
Gentoso. “This upgrade has provided business to area contractors, added
jobs at Weirton, and supports the energy industry so vital to the
economy of West Virginia.”
As part of this collaboration, LafargeHolcim has been granted additional
funding for surrounding site infrastructure improvements and build-out
through the conditional grant program known as the West Virginia
Industrial Access Road Program (IAR).
About Well Cements
Well cements, specially formulated for reliability and quality, are used
for cementing work in the construction of oil and gas wells where they
are subject to high temperatures and pressures. LafargeHolcim is a
leading oil well cement manufacturer globally, providing consistency in
well cement quality, and supply chain execution for timeliness and
availability of well cement around the globe. The company manufactures
American Petroleum Institute (API) Class A and H well cements at its
Joppa, Illinois cement plant, and ships it to Weirton via the Ohio River.
Most LafargeHolcim well cement solutions are certified by the API; all
go through a rigorous process to ensure quality and consistency to offer
the right performance for offshore, onshore and, shale gas/oil
applications. They are formulated to provide high sulfate resistance,
adjustable density, mechanical resistance, predictable setting and
pumping time, and water tightness. LafargeHolcim operates the largest
network of API licensed plants, with 17 established in 14 countries.
About LafargeHolcim
LafargeHolcim is the leading global building materials and solutions
company. It has four businesses: cement, aggregates and ready-mix
concrete as well as advanced solutions and products that include precast
concrete, asphalt and mortar. With its broad portfolio LafargeHolcim
solves the toughest challenges facing masons, builders, architects and
engineers, bringing industry-leading innovations and services to
customers challenged by urbanization, population growth and the demand
for sustainability. Headquartered in Switzerland and with leading
positions in all regions, LafargeHolcim employs approximately 80,000
employees in around 80 countries and has a portfolio that is equally
balanced between developing and mature markets.
In the United States, LafargeHolcim companies include close to 350 sites
in 43 states and employ 7,000 people. Our customers rely on us to help
them design and build better communities with innovative solutions that
deliver structural integrity and eco-efficiency.
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