Shree Cement expands UAE capacity with AED 115 million investment

Shree Cement Limited has commissioned a new 3 MTPA cement grinding facility at its subsidiary, Union Cement Company (UCC), in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE. The project involved an investment of AED 115 million.

This expansion increases Shree Cement’s production capacity in the UAE from 4 MTPA to 7 MTPA, bringing the company’s total global capacity to 76.3 MTPA. The new facility utilizes Gebr. Pfeiffer MVR 6000 Vertical Roller Mill technology, which includes an integrated grinding and separation system, modern material handling, and advanced dust collection to improve efficiency and reliability.

The facility complements UCC’s existing sustainability efforts, including a Waste Heat Recovery system capable of generating 31.50 MW of green power. H. M. Bangur, Chairman of Shree Cement Limited, stated that the commissioning is a significant milestone in the company’s global growth and strengthens its presence in the UAE market.