Dawood Hercules Plant is sited at the heart of the Punjab; the area
of unparallel agricultural significance, surrounded by the belts of rice,
grain and wheat. Located near the historic city of Sheikhupura, about 28
Km from Lahore; Dawood Hercules Plant is the biggest industry in terms of
capital investment in the Lahore division.
The complex was constructed by M/s Fluor Corporation, USA and was commissioned
on 13th November 1971. It was the third and the
largest urea plant in the Country at that time.
Since then the manufacturing facilities have been
frequently upgraded as per the need and demand
of time. A major Balancing Modernization &
Replacement program was conducted in 1989-91 in
order to enhance production, energy conservation
and environment friendly features.
In recent years, Dawood Hercules has made significant
and rigorous investment which amounts to over
$41 million in year 2006 alone to poise itself
for the future challenges.
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