Nigeria: 1.68Mta integrated cement plant has been proposed for Ogun state

A new 1.6Mta integrated cement plant has been proposed near Ewekoro, Ogun state, Nigeria, and an environmental and social impact assessment is being carried out.

Southport Cement Ltd is in the process of acquiring the land for the quarry, which will be located just 10km from a Dangote cement works and 14km from the Lafarge Africa (Wapco) Segamu cement plant.

The aim is to provide a facility that produces 5000tpd of clinker with CEMI and II types of cement. There are reported to be limestone reserves of 40 years at the quarry.

Site preparations will begin this year with commercial production expected to commence in 4Q19/1Q20.