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CMT’s 5th Middle East CemenTrade to feature special sessions on construction and cement sector in Jordan.

Posted on : 21 May, 2010

 

 

“Foreign investment into Jordan should rise to $2 billion dinars ($2.82 billion) in 2010,

aiding a steady economic recovery...” 25 Apr 2010, Reuters

 

Jordan is a hot investment bed for cement producers as the Kingdom has witnessed an increasing demand for cement due to its rapid construction boom. For that reason,  CMT’s 5th Middle East CemenTrade conference, meeting in JORDAN on 20-21 September 2010, will feature the following special sessions on construction and cement sector in Jordan:

 

·  Jordan’s Mega Infrastructure Projects, Investment Challenges & Future of the Construction Sector

Speaker: His Excellency Prof. Mohammed Taleb Obaidat, Minister – Ministry of Public Works & Housing

 

·  Qatrana Cement Plant – Project Feasibility, Challenges & Changing the Supply Dynamics in Jordan

Speaker: Rajan Killikurussi, Project Manager – Qatrana Cement (Subsidiary of Arabian Cement Company)

 

In addition to above, the 5^th Middle East CemenTrade conference has also arranged for an Optional Site Visit to Qatrana Cement Plant (see details below)

  

 

The Qatrana Cement plant was established in 2007. It is located in Karak, Southern Jordan and is about 90 km South of Amman.The plant is expected to commence its operations in July 2010 with a production capacity of 5000 tons per day. 

 

The plant technology, equipment design and supplies are by KHD Humboldt Wedag.It is powered by a special electricity generating station with capacity of 49MW consisting of 7 Diesel Generators manufactured by the Finnish Company Wartsila.  MID Contracting Company carried out civil work and architectural designs.

 

The company is devoted to providing an excellent healthy environment for its employees through pollution and dust emission control utilizing the latest technologies of filters. With regards to production and systems management, the company adopts the latest technologies to be in line with modern industrial requirements. The company strives to develop the areas surrounding its plant by providing various community development projects in the fields of education and training and other programs based on the society’s needs.

 

If you need additional information about the conference and Site visit please feel free to contact Grace OH at grace@cmtsp.com.sg and tel: 65 63469147