KBR announced that it has been awarded a technology contract by Tecnimont S.p.A. for OCI NV's low-carbon blue ammonia project in the U.S.

Under the terms of the contract, KBR will supply the technology license, basic engineering design, proprietary equipment and catalyst for the 1.1-MMtpy blue ammonia plant. Targeting completion by 2025, the project will be designed to transition from blue to green ammonia production as green H₂ becomes available at larger scale in the future.

"We are excited to continue to build on our strong relationship with OCI NV and Maire Tecnimont to deliver our market-leading and proven ammonia technology for this energy transition project," said Doug Kelly, KBR President, Technology. "This award is a further testament to KBR's leadership in helping its clients implement effective decarbonization technologies today on a path to achieving their future ESG objectives."

KBR has licensed and designed 252 grassroots ammonia plants since 1944. Around half of global licensed ammonia capacity uses KBR-designed plants because they combine lowest CAPEX and OPEX with the highest reliability. KBR has driven ammonia technology development to reduce cost, improve energy efficiency and on-stream factors to maximize client returns on investment.