Iraq: The Delta Cement plant in Sulaymaniyah is ramping up local cement output following the commissioning of two clinker production lines built by Sinoma (Suzhou), which have capacities of 5300t/day and 6000t/day respectively. The second line was commissioned in July 2025. The plant is fully operated and maintained by Sinoma, and helps to reduce Iraq’s reliance on cement imports following years of conflict which has damaged local infrastructure.
Omar Hussein, deputy CEO of Delta Cement, said that the cement from the new lines is already supporting Iraq’s development goals and boosting its production capacity. The plant features a digital system developed by Sinoma to track equipment and respond quickly to any issues. Tang Jigang, maintenance manager, said "The platform not only helps reduce energy consumption and optimize production, but also ensures safe and stable operations through intelligent management.”
To address power shortages and unstable electricity supply, Sinoma also built a 15MW waste heat recovery system and a 50MW photovoltaic plant. The solar facility generates around 84 million kWh/yr, helping to cut about 60,000t/yr of CO₂ emissions.
