Ghana Commissions
World's Largest Calcined Clay Cement Plant
at Tema Free Zones.
President John Dramani Mahama officially commissioned the $110 million LC3 facility at the Tema Free Zones Enclave on March 5, 2026 — a landmark moment for Ghana's industrial policy, green economy ambitions and the entire African continent's approach to sustainable construction materials.
What the Press Is Saying.
Coverage of the March 5, 2026 commissioning from Ghana's leading media outlets and international trade press.
"Ghana's New Calcined Clay Plant Is Built for the 24-Hour Economy — And Built to Last"
The Tema facility's continuous operation design aligns with President Mahama's vision for a 24-hour economy, with the plant expected to output cement around the clock to meet Ghana's growing construction demand...
"$110M CBI Ghana-Heidelberg LC3 Plant Reduces Ghana's Clinker Import Dependency"
Ghana's dependence on imported clinker — a key cost and supply-chain vulnerability — has been significantly reduced following the commissioning of CBI Ghana's integrated LC3 facility, which sources key raw materials locally...
March 5, 2026 — The Day We Made History.
Official photos from the commissioning ceremony at the Tema Free Zones Enclave, attended by President John Dramani Mahama and industry dignitaries.
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CBI Ghana Secures Long-Term Cement Supply Agreement with Ghana Highway Authority for the Eastern Corridor Road Programme
Supacem LC3 formally selected as the preferred cement specification for Phase 2 of the Eastern Corridor road development, covering 340km of trunk roads across Eastern and Volta regions.
Norfund Confirms Strategic Investment in CBI Ghana's LC3 Expansion Programme
Norwegian development finance institution Norfund formalises its equity participation in CBI Ghana, backing the expansion of the Tema plant's calcined clay production capacity to 400,000 tonnes annually.
Ghana Standards Authority Formally Certifies Supacem LC3 as Ghana's Seventh Cement Type
Following a rigorous 18-month testing and consultation process with KNUST, CSIR and EPFL, the GSA issues the world's first national level LC3 standard certification to CBI Ghana's Supacem product line.
CBI Ghana Signs Technical Collaboration MOU with Heidelberg Materials and EPFL for Ongoing LC3 R&D
The memorandum of understanding formalises CBI Ghana's position as the primary commercial research partner in the global LC3 technology consortium, funding joint publication and field trial programmes through 2028.
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