Arabian Cement to start clinker grinder facility operations in Q4 2017

Arabian Cement Co. has said construction works are still ongoing at its clinker grinder facility in Rabigh and that commercial operations are scheduled to start in Q4 2017.

Relevant financial impact of the new facility can’t be determined at this time, as it depends on market demand and supply, the Tadawul company added in a statement.

Last April, the cement maker awarded an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract to Germany’s MAN Diesel & Turbo to build a power plant at the company’s factory in Rabigh. The first phase of the power plant will be constructed in 2016 and 2017.

The plant’s capacity will be increased to a total of 120 MW upon completion of both additional phases with four other engines, Argaam earlier reported.