In brief
- Somaliland Sun reported on 11 June 2013 that Oman's Raysut Cement Co announced plans to build a cement terminal at Berbera Port, Somaliland.
- The terminal was planned as a joint venture with one local partner, featuring three silos of 4,000 metric tonnes each.
- The report did not confirm any construction start, funding commitment, or partner name after the announcement.
On 11 June 2013, Somaliland Sun reported that Oman's Raysut Cement Co had announced plans to build a cement terminal at Berbera Port, Somaliland.
The report attributed the announcement to Mohamed Ahmed al Dheeb, Group CEO of Raysut Cement. He said the board of directors had approved establishing a "modern state-of-the-art cement terminal" in Berbera Port as a joint venture with one local partner. The partner was not named in the report.
According to the CEO, the Berbera terminal was intended for storing, packing and distribution of cement, and would include three silos with a capacity of 4,000 metric tonnes each. No construction timeline or start date was provided.
The announcement also covered other Raysut Cement projects. The board approved a new cement terminal at Duqm Port with two silos of 4,000 metric tonnes each, expected to become operational in the second half of 2014. The company also planned to expand its UAE subsidiary Pioneer Cement Industries with an additional silo and upgrades to cooling and environmental systems. A grinding plant in Mukulla, Yemen, with capacity of 500,000 metric tonnes per annum was approved as a joint venture with a local partner.
The estimated cost to be contributed by Raysut Cement across all these projects was US$24 million, according to the company. The report did not break down the cost specifically for the Berbera terminal.
Frequently asked questions
What is the planned capacity of the Berbera cement terminal?
The terminal was planned with three silos of 4,000 metric tonnes each, according to the CEO as reported by Somaliland Sun.
When is construction expected to start and finish?
The June 2013 report did not give any construction timeline for the Berbera terminal.
Who are the parties involved in the project?
Raysut Cement Co planned the Berbera terminal as a joint venture with one local partner, but the partner was not named in the report.