Northern Region Cement awards EPC contract for new line

KHD Humboldt Wedag and AVIC have been awarded a major EPC contract for engineering, equipment supply, construction, commissioning and site services for a new 3500tpd production line for Northern Region Cement Co, Saudi Arabia. The plant will be located in Iraq and marks a total investment of around US$139m. 

KHD Humboldt Wedag will design and deliver the plant with the latest sustainability-driven technologies, while AVIC, KHD’s parent company, will complete the EPC project in a record time of 16 months. Contract commencement is subject to the fulfilment of agreed milestones, according to KHD. 

In addition, KHD has entered into a technical agreement with Northern Region Cement Co to enhance their strategic and synergetic collaboration further.