Tanga cement plant expansion project, Tanzania

13th September 2013 By: Sheila Barradas - Creamer Media Research Coordinator & Senior Deputy Editor

Tanga cement plant expansion project, Tanzania

Name and Location
Tanga cement plant expansion project, Tanzania.

Client
Tanga Cement Company and AfriSam.

Project Description
The project involves the construction of a second kiln at Tanga’s cement plant.

The second kiln will increase the company’s clinker production capacity by 600 000 t/y, more than double the current capacity, enabling Tanga to produce enough clinker to meet all of its own requirements and dispense with imports.

Value
The cost will be an estimated $165-million.

Duration
Construction of the second kiln is expected to be commissioned in the first quarter of 2015.

Latest Developments
None stated.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
None stated.

On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
Tanga Cement Company, tel +255 27 2644500, fax +255 27 2646148 or email info@simbacement.co.tz.