# CIMAF produces first cement from expanded Owendo grinding plant in Gabon

CIMAF's expanded grinding plant at Owendo, Gabon, produced its first cement on 1 October 2026. The expansion adds 1 Mta of capacity.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2026-10-15
- Where: Owendo, Gabon, Gabon
- Starts operating: 1 Oct 2026
- Status: completed
- Capacity: 1 Mta
- Products: cement
- Sectors: [Construction Materials](https://endata.com/sectors/construction-materials.md)

## Companies

- [CIMAF](https://endata.com/companies/20505.md)

## Sources

- [cemnet.com](https://www.cemnet.com/home/tags/gabon), 2026-10-20: "CIMAF’s expanded grinding plant at Owendo, Gabon, produced its first cement on 1 October, according to a project update from contractor Sinoma CBMI."

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