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Shree Cement commissions Purulia plant

03 July 2023, Published under Cement News

Shree Cement announced the completion of its INR5.5bn greenfield cement plant in Purulia, Bengal, India. The 3Mta cement plant is its first production facility in Bengal and has started trial production on 30 June 2023. Entirely financed by internal acrruals, the Purulia works will serve the growing cement demand in Bengal and Jharkand markets, according to Neeraj Akhouri, Shree Cement’s MD. The project has increased the company’s cement capacity to approximately 50Mta across 15 plants...

Bestway Cement fires new kiln line at Mianwali plant

21 October 2022, Published under Cement News

Company Secretary of Bestway Cement Ltd , Hassan Niazi, has informed Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) that the company has achieved the major milestone of lighting up the kiln at its 7200tpd greenfield plant near Paikhel, Mianwali district, in Punjab Province of Pakistan. The kiln was successfully lit up at 9.22h on 20 October 2022, added the regulatory filling.  Chairman of Bestway Group, Sir Mohammed Anwar Pervez OBE HPk cut the ribbon to inaugurate the lighting up of the kiln. Mr Nia...

Shree Cement plans new plant in Guntur

21 December 2021, Published under Cement News

India’s Shree Cement is planning to set up an INR15bn (US$198.52m) greenfield cement plant in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh. The project will be the company’s first plant in the state and is expected to complete in 24 months. The location was chosen as the growth rate in Andhra Pradesh is reportedly higher than the national average and is expected to improve further.

CNPC begins 2.5Mta plant construction

03 December 2021, Published under Cement News

China’s CNPC has reportedly started construction of a US$200m plant in Uzbekistan’s Tashkent region. The facility is expected to produce 2.5Mta of cement. CNPC has already imported more than 40 machines and equipment worth US$16.7m into Uzbekistan for the project.

Dalmia Cement plans new 2Mta plant

03 November 2021, Published under Cement News

India’s Dalmia Cement is planning to set up a new 2Mta grinding plant in Bokaro, Jharkhand, according to the state’s government. The company is expected to invest INR5.77bn (US$77.14m) in the construction of the plant, with work scheduled to begin this month and set to be completed within a year.

Shree Cement orders equipment for new greenfield project

12 October 2021, Published under Cement News

India’s Shree Cement has contracted FLSmidth for a new greenfield project, including the world’s largest Cross-Bar ® Cooler, an OK TM cement mill and JETFLEX ® Burner. The new line will be located near Nawalgarh, Rajasthan, and encompasses a 11,500tpd pyroprocessing system with a six-stage preheater and three-support kiln.   “It is great to further strengthen the collaboration with Shree Cement, not only on growing their business, but doing it in a sustainable way. The new line in Raja...

Shree Cement announces INR47.5bn investment plan

15 September 2021, Published under Cement News

India’s Shree Cement has announced an INR47.5bn (US$645m) investment plan, which includes solar power projects, an integrated cement plant and a grinding works. Around INR5bn will be used to set up solar power plants at its cement works across the country by September 2022, while INR7.5bn has been allocated to a clinker grinding project in Purulia, West Bengal, through its Shree Cement East subsidiary. "The cement demand-supply situation in West Bengal appears quite favourable and thus, ...

New plant to be constructed in Libya

13 September 2021, Published under Cement News

Libya’s National Mining Corp and Al-Shahba Cement Co have signed an agreement to construct a 1Mta cement works in Al-Shahba, south of Tobruk. The Minister of Industry and Minerals, Ahmed Abuhisa, laid the foundation stone for the establishment of the cement factory on Thursday.

Huaxin Cement Narayani prepares to begin production

31 August 2021, Published under Cement News

Huaxin Cement Narayani is expected to start cement production within two months following the completion of the cement works in the central Dhading district of Nepal, according to Xinhua. The China-Nepal joint venture has a cement capacity of 3000tpd. Construction began in 2019, but the completion of the project was delayed by floods, disputes over land acquisition and the COVID-19 pandemic.

Iraq to see new US$250m cement project

23 August 2021, Published under Cement News

Iraq has reportedly awarded a project to a Spanish company to construct a cement plant at a cost of around US$250m.   Iraqi Industry Minister, Manhal Al-Khabbaz, said the plant in the Nineveh Governorate, northern Iraq, would have an initial capacity of 4000-4500tpd, but could be expanded further at a later date, according to Zawya.   The project is expected to complete with the next 2.5 years and produce new types of cement that are not currently available in the country.   "This is a sign...