PM Al-Sudani Inaugurates Al-Watania Plant for Oxidized Asphalt in Al-Muthanna Governorate

Baghdad-INA
 
 
Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani on Saturday, inaugurated Al-Watania Plant in Al-Muthanna Governorate for the production of high-quality oxidized asphalt. The ceremony took place this morning in the presence of the Governor.
 
“The Prime Minister personally oversaw the plant's electronic operations and was provided with a comprehensive briefing on the units and their production capacity, which reaches 200 tons per hour,” stated the Media Office of the Prime Minister in a statement, received by The Iraqi News Agency-INA.
 
“The Prime Minister expressed his appreciation for the dedicated efforts of the engineering team and workers from the local company involved in the construction of the plant. He emphasized that the Oxidized Asphalt plant is a significant project for Iraq as a whole and for the development of Al-Muthanna Governorate. The establishment of this facility represents a valuable addition to the investment sector in the region,” the statement added.
 
Al-Sudani emphasized that Al-Muthanna Governorate has significant potential as a thriving province in terms of national industry and investment. This potential can enhance its economic status, create job opportunities, and ultimately improve the living conditions of its people.
 
“The state-of-the-art oxidized asphalt plant, situated near the Samawah refinery, incorporates an advanced polymer system—a pioneering addition to asphalt plants in the governorate. Furthermore, there are upcoming expansion plans to augment the plant's output of diverse oil derivatives, thereby bolstering the local oil industry.” The statement continued.
 
 
It is to be mentioned that Al-Watania plant is efficiently operated through a modern system, enabling it to achieve a remarkable production capacity surpassing 2000 tons per day. It produces a range of oxidized asphalt types, including asphalt grade 40/50 utilized for coating highways and roads. Additionally, the facility manufactures oxidized asphalt 60/70 exclusively for export.