Southern Province Cement Co (SPCC) is likely to launch the second production line at Bishah cement plant in December, said CEO Safar Dhaffir.

The 5000tpd  line is established by China's CNBM at a total value of US$190m (SAR 713 million), to meet the growing demand for cement in the kingdom.

The plant operates currently with a production capacity of 5,200tpd of clinker, OKAZ newspaper reported.