Pakistan: DG Khan and Maple Leaf projects on target

Work on DG Khan Cement Co's US$300m Hub cement plant in Balochistan, Pakistan, is progressing well. The 9000tpd works is expected to receive major shipment between October 2016 and April 2017. Commissioning is scheduled for FY2018.

Meanwhile, Maple Leaf Cement Factory's 7000tpd grey clinker plant has received approval from its Board. The PKR20bn facility is due to start commercial operations by December 2018.

In addition, Maple Leaf has also established Maple Leaf Power Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary that will establish and commission a 40MW coal-fired power in September 2017. The new power station will help to mitigate the rises in furnace oil prices and provide an extra source of power apart from grid power. It is expected to be the least expensive power source after waste heat recovery plant.