# SLN to build $170M cement and clinker plant in Catumbela, Benguela, Angola

SLN, a joint venture between Angolan and Chinese investors, held a groundbreaking ceremony for a cement and clinker plant in Catumbela, Benguela, Angola. The $170 million facility will produce 3,500 tonnes per day of cement and clinker, with construction expected to take 15 months plus 3 months for testing.

- Type: New facility
- Announced: 2025-01-11
- Where: Catumbela, Benguela, Angola
- Value: $170.0M
- Jobs: 1,000
- Starts operating: Jul 2026
- Status: under construction
- Capacity: 3,500 tonnes per day of cement and clinker
- Products: cement, clinker
- Sectors: [Construction Materials](https://endata.com/sectors/construction-materials.md)

## Companies

- [SLN](https://endata.com/companies/82270.md)
- [West China Cement](https://endata.com/companies/44321.md) (investor)

## Sources

- [angop.ao](https://www.angop.ao/noticias/economia/fabrica-sln-vai-produzir-mais-de-tres-mil-toneladas-dia-de-cimento-e-clinker/), 2025-01-11: "Três mil e quinhentas toneladas de cimento e clinker serão produzidas diariamente pela fábrica SLN, localizada no município da Catumbela, província de Benguela."

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