INPEX, LSB Industries selects KBR’s blue ammonia technology for a low carbon project in US Gulf Coast
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INPEX, LSB Industries selects KBR’s blue ammonia technology for a low carbon project in US Gulf Coast

KBR will provide technology licensing and proprietary engineering design for a 1.1 million tonnes per annum ammonia plant

  • By ICN Bureau | January 11, 2024

KBR announced that its blue ammonia technology has been selected by Tokyo-based INPEX Corporation and Oklahoma City-based LSB Industries for a large, commercial-scale clean ammonia production and export project in the US Gulf Coast.

Under the terms of the contract, KBR will provide technology licensing and proprietary engineering design for a 1.1 million tonnes per annum ammonia plant, designed to capture carbon while maximizing yields.

“We are honored to work with INPEX and LSB on this strategic project to implement our market-leading low-carbon blue ammonia technology,” said Doug Kelly, KBR President, Technology. "With this award, KBR continues its commitment to provide sustainable solutions that meet the evolving market needs while helping clients realize their decarbonization goals."

"KBR brings a wealth of experience, expertise and innovation to this world-scale, blue ammonia project," said Mark Behrman, LSB Industries President and CEO. "We look forward to partnering with them to achieve a successful outcome, which will further support our strategy of becoming a leader in the global energy transition through the production of low-carbon products."

"We believe that KBR's unwavering commitment to excellence and continuous improvement will enable us to achieve optimal low-carbon ammonia production with utmost efficiency, robustness and safety," said Shoichi Kaganoi, Senior Vice President, Hydrogen & CCUS Development Division of INPEX.

"We are delighted to collaborate with KBR, a company that shares our values of sustainability and technological advancement, as we work together to contribute to a more sustainable and innovative future."

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