By John Lee. The Basra cement plant has begun producing two new cement types: limestone cement and oil-well cement. The plant is operated by the General Company for Iraqi Cement, a subsidiary of the Ministry of Industry and Minerals. The limestone cement is manufactured to Iraqi standard specifications and is suitable for finishing and plastering […]
By John Lee. Authorities in Iraq's western Al-Anbar province have begun construction of the country's first fully privately owned cement plant, a project expected to produce one million tonnes of cement annually and create at least 5,000 jobs. According to Shafaq News, construction on the Ramadi Cement Plant is currently 27-30 percent complete. The facility […]
By John Lee. The General Company for Iraqi Cement, a subsidiary of the Ministry of Industry and Minerals, has reported a significant increase in the production of oil-well cement grades B and G at its Babylon [Babil] plant in February. According to the company, the plant produced 3,240 tonnes during February, a substantial rise compared […]
By John Lee. The Babil Cement Factory, operated by the General Company for Iraqi Cement (GCPI) under the Ministry of Industry and Minerals, has reported a significant increase in production of non-standard cement (oil well cement, grades B and G) in February of this year. Production reached 3,240 tonnes during February, a substantial rise compared […]
By John Lee. Measures to support Iraq's cement industry and enhance self-sufficiency have been discussed at a meeting between the Ministry of Industry and Minerals and private sector operators. The meeting, chaired by Industry Minister Khaled Battal Al-Najm, brought together representatives of clinker grinding plants and cement producers, alongside officials from the State Company for […]
By John Lee. The Iraqi State Company for Cement, part of the Ministry of Industry and Minerals, has reported strong production and sales performance for February, supported by stable operations across its plants. Total production exceeded 676,000 tonnes of various cement types during the month, while sales reached more than 664,000 tonnes, helping to meet […]
By John Lee. Iraqi Geological Survey has launched a strategic project to explore limestone reserves in Muthanna province to support the cement industry. The initiative focuses on assessing deposits in the Al-Ghadhari area, identifying high-quality raw materials suitable for producing various types of cement, including ordinary Portland cement and sulphate-resistant cement. Key objectives of the […]
By John Lee. The Iraqi State Company for Cement, part of the Ministry of Industry and Minerals, has reported increased production at its Basra, Najaf and Al-Qaim plants in January. According to Director General Awad Kazem Abdul Amir, the Basra Cement Plant recorded output of 41,123 tonnes, reflecting improved resource management and operational readiness. The […]
By John Lee. The Iraqi Geological Survey, part of the Ministry of Industry and Minerals, has begun two projects to explore, assess and develop limestone reserves suitable for cement production in Muthanna and Wasit provinces. The projects aim to identify and evaluate the quality and quantities of limestone through: Fieldwork and geological studies; Specialised laboratory testing; […]
By John Lee. The General Company for Iraqi Cement, part of Iraq's Ministry of Industry and Minerals, has reported a notable increase in production across several of its plants during 2025. According to the company, the Babil Cement Plant recorded production growth of more than 13 percent compared with 2024, driven by higher output of […]
By John Lee. Long-term gas sales agreements have been signed to supply natural gas from the Chemchemal field to major industrial consumers in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. The agreements were announced by Dana Gas PJSC and Crescent Petroleum, together with their partners in the Pearl Petroleum Consortium. They provide for the supply of up […]
By John Lee. An Iraqi delegation from the Ministry of Industry and Minerals met several international cement companies on the sidelines of the 28th International Cement and Building Materials Conference held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The meetings included discussions with representatives of Mokoto, Rivertech, and Sinoma to explore cooperation opportunities supporting the development […]
