Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani announced on Thursday the launch of six major industrial projects in Muthanna Governorate, including multiple cement plants and a chemical production facility, with a total investment exceeding $1.17 billion.
Speaking via closed-circuit television, al-Sudani inaugurated the commercial operations of the Najmat al-Samawah 2 cement plant, which has a production capacity of 6,000 tons per day and was completed at a cost of $200 million. In addition, he launched the implementation of five other projects, including:
-Al-Ittihad, Al-Arabi, and Khairat al-Muthanna cement plants, each with a capacity of 6,000 tons/day
-Samawah cement plant, with a capacity of 6,600 tons/day
-A caustic soda and chemicals production facility, with a capacity of 1,200 tons/day
The Prime Minister praised the efforts of government institutions and private sector firms involved, noting that the projects demonstrate progress in Iraq’s industrial sector and serve the larger goal of reducing imports by meeting local demand.
“Iraq has achieved self-sufficiency in cement production due to joint efforts between the government and the private sector,” al-Sudani said, highlighting Iraq’s growing need for construction materials amid ongoing urban development across the country.
He stressed the importance of aligning industrial activity with environmental standards, including efforts to convert factories from using black oil to cleaner gas-based systems.
Al-Sudani also emphasized the role of Muthanna Governorate in Iraq’s industrial future, citing its abundance of raw materials, labor, and land. He said the new projects would provide substantial job opportunities for local youth under the newly implemented retirement and social security law for private sector workers.
“The private sector is a true partner in development, and we have full confidence in Iraqi companies and investors to drive national industry forward,” he added.
