Iraq: Construction has begun on the Ramadi Cement plant in Anbar province, which will produce 1Mt/yr of cement, according to Shafaq news. The project is 100% privately financed and is part of efforts to expand Iraq’s industrial capacity and attract investment into the country. Moayad al-Dulaimi, spokesperson for the Anbar provincial government, said that the facility is expected to create at least 5000 jobs and support the development of the province's natural and mineral resources. He added that construction is currently between 27% and 30% complete. The plant will incorporate German technology, while Swiss engineering teams are overseeing construction ‘to ensure compliance with international technical standards.’ The developer, Sada Al-Nujoom for Contracting and Oil Services, has built a 26MW power plant to supply electricity to the plant.
Iraq launches 1Mt/yr cement plant project
