Shree Cement Expands UAE Manufacturing Capacity with AED 115 Million Investment
Ras Al Khaimah (UAE), October 13, 2024: Shree Cement Limited has commissioned a 3 MTPA cement grinding facility at its subsidiary, Union Cement Company (UCC), located in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, involving an investment of AED 115 million, according to a press release issued by the company.
The commissioning elevates Shree Cement’s UAE production capacity from 4 MTPA to 7 MTPA, bringing the company’s total overall capacity to 76.3 MTPA. The new facility features the Gebr. Pfeiffer MVR 6000 Vertical Roller Mill technology, which incorporates an integrated grinding and separation system, modern material handling infrastructure, and advanced dust collection systems designed to enhance grinding efficiency and operational reliability.
The expansion builds on UCC’s existing operational framework, which includes a Waste Heat Recovery system capable of generating 31.50 MW of green power. H. M. Bangur, Chairman, Shree Cement Limited, inaugurated the facility, while Neeraj Akhoury, Managing Director, Shree Cement Limited, felicitated the project teams following the commissioning.
“The commissioning of 3 MTPA facilities is an important milestone in Shree Cement’s global growth journey and strengthens our presence in the UAE,” H. M. Bangur, Chairman, Shree Cement Limited, said. “With this addition, our cement manufacturing capacity in the UAE has now reached 7 MTPA from 4 MTPA, taking our overall capacity to 76.3 MTPA. At Shree Cement, we have consistently focused on expanding our manufacturing footprint, investing in advanced technology and improving operational efficiency.”
“As we continue to grow across markets, our priority remains to strengthen our operations, leverage technology and build a resilient business for the long term. I would also like to acknowledge the efforts of our teams and partners who have worked towards the successful commissioning of this facility,” Bangur added.
Alongside its capacity expansion in India and the UAE, the company operates an installed green power capacity of 634.5 MW, with renewable energy accounting for 66% of its total energy mix in Q1 FY27. Shree Cement has also initiated the deployment of Battery Energy Storage Systems at select sites, maintains Zero Liquid Discharge across its manufacturing operations, and utilizes dry-process cement manufacturing to conserve water.
