The contract is a five-year continuation of the existing contract signed in 2010.
In addition, WNCC also ordered an upgrade of the plant from 6,000-7,200tonnes of clinker/day. The upgrade will be carried out as an integral part of the operation and maintenance contract.
“The continuation of the contract is visible proof of the successful partnership we have with WNCC. We have now operated their 6,000tonnes/day plant for almost five years. The performance delivered was the main driver for WNCC to expand and continue its partnership with FLSmidth,” says Per Mejnert Kristensen, group executive vice president, Cement Division.
“The extension of the operation and maintenance contract reflects our ability to increase our customers' productivity and preserve asset value,"
The initial contract will expire at the end of 2016 and the new contract term is from January 2017 to December 2021.
The upgrade to 7,200tonnes/day is planned to be operational from summer 2017.
The cement industry in Egypt has been a pioneer in outsourcing the operation and maintenance activities, and FLSmidth has already signed contract with three customers in Egypt, while the North African region continues to offer good opportunities for operation and maintenance activities.
