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Riyadh Cement Company has announced plans to fully transition to natural gas by early 2027, replacing liquid fuel, following a SAR 59.4 million contract with Chengdu Design & Research Institute. The move, which includes an SAR 85 million investment in an electrical grid, aims to enhance sustainability and reduce the company's carbon footprint, despite anticipated production cost increases and recent profit declines in the cement sector. CEO Shoeil Al Ayed confirmed that the transition will occur in a single phase without gradual implementation.