Cabo Delgado plant runs at third of its capacity

Lack of demand has caused a cement plant in Mozambique to operate at a third of its capacity, according to Macauhub. The 0.25Mta facility was commissioned in October 2016 and represents an investment of US$24m. Despite its capability, the Cabo Delgado plant is producing just 300tpd.

The low production level has been attributed to subdued demand in the northern region of the country. Paulo Wang, a director of the unit, says this could change when construction of natural gas facilities begins in Palma.

"When natural gas reaches Pemba, we expect to go from daily production of 300t to 800t," said Mr Wang.