Name and Location
Dangote cement plant, Ethiopia.

Project Description
The project includes the construction of a cement plant, which will have the capacity to produce 1.5-million tons of cement a year, in Ethiopia’s Oromya region.

The project is part of 14 projects that Dangote is undertaking as part of its strategy to solidify its presence in Africa.

The development of the cement plant in Ethiopia comes at a time when the horn of Africa nation is grappling with a severe cement deficit amidst rising demand, as a result of substantial investments in infrastructure, such as roads, dams, bridges and railways. On several occasions, the country has been forced to import the product to cover the shortfall.

Current cement demand stands at between seven-million tons and eight-million tons a year, while production stands at 2.4-million tons a year.

Value
$400-million.

Duration
The plant is expected to begin production in 2014.

Client
Dangote Group.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
None stated.

Latest Developments
Dangote has signed an agreement with the Ethiopian authorities for the establishment of the plant.

On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
Dangote, tel +234 1 448 0815/16, fax +234 1 270 2893/+234 1 271 2231 or email communications@dangote-group.com.