The second phase of the Lebap Cement Plant in the Koytendag district of Turkmenistan’s Lebap region was approved as a turnkey project by the Cabinet of Ministers on 18 October 2021.
The new production line adds an annual capacity of 1,000,000 tons of cement and represents
a strategic step in Turkmenistan’s industrial development and import-substitution policy.
Turkmen Enjam implemented the project in cooperation with G5 Group AG, integrating modern, environmentally compliant and fully automated process equipment from leading European manufacturers in Switzerland, Germany and other countries. The Ministry of Industry and Construction Materials formally launched the project through Resolution No. 1676 dated 20 February 2020, defining the framework for design, construction and commissioning.
Project Purpose and Industrial Role
The Plant is designed to replace imported cement with domestically manufactured products, thereby increasing supply security and price stability for the national construction sector. By expanding the country’s export potential in industrial materials, the plant supports the development
of joint ventures, technology transfer and broader industrial cooperation.
Technical and Production Parameters
The new line is engineered for a production capacity of 3,000 tons of Portland cement per day, corresponding to an annual output of approximately 1,000,000 tons under standard operating conditions. The plant produces cement grades PS 400, PS 500 and PS 600 in accordance
with TDS 753‑2015, ensuring compliance with national and international construction requirements.
A fully automated control system manages all core processes to maintain stable clinker quality, optimize energy consumption and ensure safe, continuous operation.
Process automation also supports predictive maintenance, reduced downtime and traceable production data across all stages of the manufacturing cycle.
Location, Market Coverage and Employment
The Phase II facilities are located directly adjacent to the existing Lebap Cement Plant in Koytendag, enabling shared use of certain infrastructure and utilities and ensuring efficient integration into existing logistics routes. The new line is capable of fully meeting domestic demand for high‑quality cement in key civil engineering and infrastructure projects.
By substituting imports with local production, the plant provides a substantial contribution to Turkmenistan’s import‑reduction agenda while making additional volumes available for export to neighboring markets.
The new production line has created approximately 75 to 80 jobs per shift, enhancing regional employment and supporting skills development in modern industrial operations.
Technological Process and System Configuration
The Phase II production line covers the full technological chain of cement manufacturing, from raw material intake to finished product dispatch.
Operations begin with raw material warehousing and primary crushing, complemented by dedicated storage and crushing facilities for auxiliary materials. Crushed materials are transported and homogenized to achieve a consistent raw mix before entering the dosing field, where precise proportioning prepares the feed for the raw grinding station.
Ground raw meal is stored and conditioned in dedicated silos and then fed to the kiln system through controlled kiln‑feed mechanisms. The thermal section consists of a multi‑stage preheater and decarbonization unit followed by a rotary kiln designed for high thermal efficiency and stable clinker formation. Hot clinker is cooled in a modern clinker cooler that optimizes heat recovery and protects product quality.
After cooling, clinker is conveyed to storage facilities and subsequently transferred to the cement grinding station, where it is ground with appropriate additives to achieve the specified cement grades. Finished cement is stored in silos equipped with modern aeration and extraction systems, then dispatched through automated packaging and loading terminals for both railway wagons and trucks. Throughout the process, integrated dust collection and filtration systems minimize emissions, ensuring compliance with environmental standards and improving workplace air quality.
Operational Status
Construction of the Phase II started in 2021 and reached completion in March 2024, followed by commissioning and performance testing in line with contractual and regulatory requirements.
The plant is currently fully operational and positioned as a key asset in Turkmenistan’s cement industry, delivering consistent product quality, improved energy efficiency and enhanced reliability
for both domestic and international customers.