BUA Cement Plc has announced a $240 million investment to build a new 3-million-tonne-per-annum cement line in Sokoto, signaling its commitment to expanding production capacity and supporting West Africa’s infrastructure growth.
The project, in partnership with Chinese engineering firm CBMI, will raise BUA Cement’s total annual output to 20 million tonnes, strengthening its position as a leading player in Nigeria’s cement industry.
The collaboration builds on a 15-year partnership, during which CBMI delivered 14 million tonnes of production capacity across BUA’s Obu and Sokoto plants.
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Sokoto’s strategic location in Nigeria’s North-West home to the region’s only cement plant provides BUA Cement with a strong base to serve domestic markets and neighbouring landlocked countries.
The expansion will be powered by a 700-tonne-per-day mini LNG plant currently under construction in Kogi, ensuring clean, reliable energy for the new line and existing operations. This integration of energy and manufacturing reflects a growing trend among Nigerian industrial players to enhance efficiency while reducing carbon emissions.
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