KUCHING, Jan 23 (Bernama) -- Cahya Mata Cement Sdn Bhd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Cahya Mata Sarawak Bhd, expects to double its clinker production capacity with the development of a new facility, Clinker Line 2, in Mambong here.
The ambitious project is set to enhance cement production capacity in Sarawak and meet the state’s growing infrastructure demands for the next 15 years, Cahya Mata Cement said in a statement today.
“Clinker Line 2 will take approximately 24 months to complete. It will incorporate state-of-the-art features to enhance both environmental performance and energy efficiency,” it said.
The new line will be developed in collaboration with Sinoma Industry Engineering (M) Sdn Bhd following a technical consulting agreement signed in November 2023, which covered the design and subsequent construction of the clinker line, as well as optimising the existing clinker production facility.
Once completed in March 2027, Clinker Line 2 will have the capacity to produce an additional 6,000 metric tonnes of clinker daily, effectively doubling Cahya Mata Cement’s annual production capacity from 900,000 to 1.92 million metric tonnes.
The new facility will feature a waste heat recovery system capable of generating up to 6.0 megawatts of power, an advanced dust filtration system to reduce emissions by 50 per cent, and equipment designed to lower both energy consumption and carbon dioxide emissions.
Furthermore, by utilising locally available alternative raw materials and fuels, the facility will minimise reliance on fossil fuels, reinforcing Cahya Mata Cement's position as a leader in green cement production.
During its construction phase, the Clinker Line 2 project is expected to require up to 500 workers at its peak, providing a substantial boost to local employment and create opportunities for local businesses throughout the supply chain.
Once operational, the new facility will enable Cahya Mata Cement to meet the growing demand for cement in Sarawak, with a projected annual output of 2.4 million metric tonnes.
Cahya Mata Cement acting head Choong Ju Tang said the company is committed to providing a sustainable supply of high-quality cement, backed by a strong brand and a solid foundation built over more than 50 years of contributing to Sarawak's development.
“Once the Clinker Line 2 project is approved and completed, we will be well-positioned to meet and exceed the construction industry’s demands well into the future," he added.
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