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| Background |
Emirates Cement FactoryEmirates Cement Factory plans to develop a cement plant south of Al Ain city, Abu Dhabi.
Development Consultants Private Limited is the consultant on the scheme.
JacobsGIBBJacobsGIBB is the PMC. |
| Expected Events |
| Schedule |
Contract Phase/Phase |
Description |
| Q3 2012 |
Completion | Project expected to be completed
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| Latest Events |
In May 2012, commissioning of the plant was still ongoing
In Q3 2012, the project is expected to be completed. |
| Previous Events |
In March 2011, commissioning of the plant was ongoing.
In April 2011, trial operations at the plant started.
In October 2010, commissioning of the plant started.
In August 2010, construction work on all facilities was completed.
In August 2009, construction of the plant was in progress.
In April 2009, the 10000 t/d rotary kiln was successfully jointed together.
In October 2008, the installation of the preheater framework was completed.
In July 2008, 65% of the civil works were completed and 23% of the imported equipment was delivered to the site.
In June 2007, construction of the plant started.
In Q3 2006, the construction contract was awarded to China National Building Material Equipment Corporation.
In Q2 2006, bidders submitted their proposals for the EPC contract. |
| Scope of Work |
Construction of a cement plant including:
-Limestone crusher with a capacity of 1,500 t/h
-Limestone preblending with a capacity of 2-80,000 t/h
-Rectangular preblending storage yard size : 55x500m
-400 t/h roller mill
-Preheater and precalciner with a capacity of 10,000 t/d and with low heat consumption (730 kcal/kg-clinker)
-Rotary Kiln with a capacity of 10,000 t/d and 2000t weight
-10,000 t/d grate cooler
-Cement mill with a capacity of 210 t/h. |
| Financing Source |
Union National BankUnion National Bank is the financial adviser
In May 2008, Union National BankUnion National Bank with First Gulf BankFirst Gulf Bank, National Bank of Abu DhabiNational Bank of Abu Dhabi, Arab African International BankArab African International Bank, Doha BankDoha Bank and National Bank of DubaiNational Bank of Dubai arranged a USD 283.3 million (AED 1.04 billion) syndicated loan facility for the company, to finance the construction of its cement factory. Union National BankUnion National Bank is the mandated lead arranger. |
| Project News |
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| Schedule | Contract Phase/Phase | Description |
| Q2 2006 |
Construction | Bidders submitted their proposals
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| Q3 2006 |
Construction | Contract awarded to China National Building Material Equipment Corporation
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| Jun 2007 |
Construction | Construction of the plant started
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| Jul 2008 |
Construction | 65% of civil works completed
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| Oct 2008 |
Supply & Installation | Installation of preheater framework completed
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| Apr 2009 |
Construction | Rotary kiln joined together
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| Aug 2010 |
Construction | Construction of all facilities completed
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| Oct 2010 |
Commissioning | Commissioning of the plant started
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| Apr 2011 |
Commissioning | Trial operations at the plant started
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| Q3 2012 |
Completion | Project expected to be completed
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