The agreement between Lafarge Cement Jordan and Adenium Energy Capital covers the setting up of a solar power plant, which will be the first of its kind in the region.
The new solar power plant is in line with LafargeHolcim’s sustainability strategy, which aims to cut the company’s net CO2 emissions per tonne of cement and seize opportunities to use more renewable energy.
This agreement shows what positive role the industry can play in using alternative and renewable resources,” said Lafarge Jordan CEO Amr Reda,. “Not only does it support us to decrease CO2 emission in our production process, but it also lowers our electricity cost and creates job opportunities.”
Adenium Energy Capital CEO Wassef Sawaf added: “It fills us with pride to play an important role in Jordan to advance the use of alternative energy. We are very pleased that Lafarge Jordan decided to be part of this journey.”
The solar power plant is expected to up and running in July 2017.
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