Africa & The Middle East

Dirk Lechtenberg, MVW Lechtenberg, Germany, talks through the outlook and development of the alternative fuels and renewable energy markets in the MENA region.

Lafarge and Solidia sign an agreement to commercialise a new low-carbon solution for the construction sector.

Libya Holdings Group is to buy Libyan Cement Co., marking investor confidence in Libya’s long-term economic potential.

Volvo Construction Equipment total sales were reduced by 5% during the first quarter period, compared to the previous year.

The 10 000 tpd cement plant in the UAE achieved a running rate of more than 99% and monthly clinker production of 335 000 t.

Industry needs effective guidelines to stay competitive in a global environment.

The trailer-based, road-mobile unloader will operate at Shuaiba Port in Kuwait.

Despite higher gas tariffs, Oman Cement beat analysts’ expectations to achieve a 3.7% increase in net profit.

The new cement plant in Ghana was officially inaugurated by President John Mahama.

The new 1.5 million tpy plant in Douala, Cameroon, has reportedly commenced operations.

CNBM Engineering will complete a turnkey 10 000 tpd clinker line project in Saudi Arabia.

The Lafarge Cement Egypt Ain Sokhna plant is to use the new equipment to increase petcoke capacity and improve productivity.

A ceremony has been held to mark the official opening of the 1.5 million tpy cement plant in Pout.

Siwertell, part of Cargotec, has received an order from the cement division of Rashed Al-Rashed & Sons Group in Saudi Arabia.

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development is inviting expressions of interest for a new assignment aiming to cut the CO2 emissions of the Egyptian cement industry.