Whitehopleman reads that Qatar National Cement Company (QNCC) is expected to increase its production capacity by 5500tpd during 2H18, due to the start-up of a new plant later in the year. (CemNet Newsroom 24th February.

It is quite a few years since Whitehopleman visited the plant at Umm Bab in the hopes of assisting with their projects, technical audits or technical training. Unfortunately forlorn hopes!