MMEC Mannesmann, a leading German engineering contractor in the field of petroleum coke calcining partners with ACWA Power, the leading developer, owner, and operator of power generation and water desalination plants, to develop the ‘Sohar Calciner' project in Oman. The state-of-the-art plant will be the first of its kind in Oman and will aim to supply Oman's aluminum industry with calcined coke. The ‘Sohar Calciner' project will produce calcined coke to the local Aluminum industry and, upon completion of its first phase, will enable the production of 1.1 million tons of Aluminum annually and 2.2 million tons by completion of the second phase. Combining MMEC Mannesmann's expertise and best practice in design and construction of Petroleum Coke Calciner plants, and ACWA Power's know-how in efficiently utilizing waste heat to generate power and water, the environment friendly project is expected to see remarkable results and contribute towards the country's economic growth. The plant will also secure calcined coke supply globally and to the local GCC market. — SG
