New Al Tawyeen plant to boost GCC cement supply by 2027 using local clinker

The Fujairah Natural Resources Corporation (FNRC) and JSW Cement signed a contract on Sunday, 30 August, to build a cement grinding facility in Al Tawyeen with an annual capacity of 1.65 million tonnes per annum (MTPA). The project is scheduled for completion within approximately 15 months. The facility will produce ordinary Portland cement and includes the development of supporting utilities and infrastructure. The plant will utilize locally produced clinker to improve production efficiency and meet rising demand for building materials in the UAE and the wider Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) markets. Expanding Industrial Output in Fujairah Engineer Ali Qasim, Director General of the FNRC, stated that the project is intended to increase the production capacity of the building materials sector and support industrial investment in the emirate. The initiative follows the directives of H.H. Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Ruler of Fujairah, to optimize the use of the emirate's natural resources and expand the local industrial base. JSW Cement confirmed the unit will help the company address regional infrastructure growth and construction needs. By sourcing clinker locally, the project aims to reduce supply chain costs and enhance the sustainability of the regional construction sector. Regional Market Implications The development comes as urban growth across the GCC drives higher consumption of cement and related materials. The new unit will position Fujairah as a more…