QNCC signs LoI with Fives FCB for 5000tpd Umm Bab expansion

Qatar National Cement Co (QNCC) yesterday signed a letter of intent (LoI) with Fives FCB for the QAR950m (US$261m) expansion of its Umm Bab cement works, according to Qatar’s official news agency QNA.

The France-based company will be responsible for the construction of a fifth production line with a capacity of 5000tpd. The new line is expected to come on-stream in July 2016 and bring the total capacity of the plant at 17,000tpd, QNA reported.