LAKKI MARWAT: Lucky Cement Limited has inaugurated its fifth Waste Heat Recovery unit in Pezu town of the district on Monday. The inauguration ceremony was attended by Muhammad Ali Tabba, CEO, Lucky Cement and other senior management of the company. Under this project, two cement production lines with a daily output of 2,400 tons were used, which will offer an installed power of 10 megawatts. Previously, Lucky Cement had four Waste Heat Recovery Plants, two in Pezu and two at the Karachi Plant. The fifth plant became operational in collaboration with Sinoma Energy Conservation Ltd, China. The design of WHR plants hinges around the idea of encapsulating all the wasted heat from the production system and using this heat to generate steam from boilers which eventually run the turbine engines, thus producing electricity. Speaking on the occasion, Tabba said that being one of the leading cement manufacturers in Pakistan, we had the responsibility to reduce energy consumption and improve environment. “With the launch of our fifth WHR plant, we aim to do just that,” he added, saying that the WHR plant has not only significantly reduced cost by co-generating electricity; it also helps lower dust emissions and environmental effluents thus having a positive impact on the atmosphere. “Sustainable development forms a significant part in Lucky Cement’s business strategies and is one of the key factors that have led the company towards progress and growth”, he maintained, saying that Lucky Cement continues to bring sustainability in the construction industry. It is to be recalled that earlier this year, Lucky Cement received the 6th CSR Award for its Waste Management & Recycling policies at the 9th Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Summit, organized by National Forum for Environment and Health. The company also won another award for its Stakeholder & Employee Engagement efforts at the 6th Corporate Social Responsibility Summit & Awards ceremony, organized by The Professionals Network. Giving details about Lucky Cement an official said that Lucky Cement Limited (LCL) is the flagship company of Yunus Brothers Group, which has a solid history of exceptional growth performance since its inception in 1993. LCL is one of the largest producers and leading exporters of quality cement in Pakistan, with a domestic production capacity of 7.75 million tons per annum. The Company is listed on the Pakistan and London stock exchange.