Arabian Cement Co signs petcoke supply deal

Egypt’s Arabian Cement Co has signed an agreement with Egyptian Refining Co, a subsidiary of Qalaa Holdings, for the supply of 272,155t of petcoke.

"This agreement aligns with Arabian Cement Co’s efforts to reduce production costs, and highlight our leading market position in implementing projects and signing agreements with key industry partners," said Sergio Alcantarilla, CEO of ACC.

According to Mr Alcantarilla, the agreement will help diversify the company's energy sources and result in the improvement of its operational performance.