Suez Cement aims end of 2016 for coal conversion project completion

By the end of 2016, Egypt-based Suez Cement intends to complete the conversion of coal usage for cement production. According to its chairman, Omar Mehanna, the cement producer targets to produce 11 million tonnes using the alternative energy source. In 2015, the conversion to coal usage at two plants out of five had been concluded by the Italcementi company, which is is investing about US$110 million (€100.71 million) for the conversion.
Quarry Products / January 11, 2016

By the end of 2016, Egypt-based 7903 Suez Cement intends to complete the conversion of coal usage for cement production.

According to its chairman, Omar Mehanna, the cement producer targets to produce 11 million tonnes using the alternative energy source.

In 2015, the conversion to coal usage at two plants out of five had been concluded by the 726 Italcementi company, which is is investing about US$110 million (€100.71 million) for the conversion.

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