CVR Energy Proceeds with Alkylation Project Using KBR's K-SAAT Technology

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KBR (NYSE: KBR) announced that CVR Energy's Board of Directors has greenlit the next phase of the alkylation unit revamp at their Wynnewood, Oklahoma refinery. This phase includes engineering, design, and construction for KBR's Solid Acid Alkylation Technology (K-SAAT™), aiming to replace hydrofluoric acid and enhance gasoline production. The K-SAAT technology is expected to improve alkylate yield and deliver environmental benefits, marking a significant step for the U.S. refining industry. KBR will supply a fully engineered modular solution along with its proprietary catalyst, ExSact™, designed for superior performance.

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• Approval of the alkylation project expected to increase gasoline production by upgrading lower-valued propylene.
• K-SAAT technology implementation marks a pioneering move in the U.S. refining sector.
• Utilization of K-SAAT technology is anticipated to yield higher alkylate yield and provide environmental and safety benefits.

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HOUSTON, March 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- KBR (NYSE: KBR) announced today that CVR Energy, Inc.'s Board of Directors has approved the next phase of the revamp of the alkylation unit at its subsidiary's crude oil refinery located in Wynnewood, Oklahoma.

This phase entails the completion of engineering, design, module fabrication and construction for KBR's Solid Acid Alkylation Technology (K-SAAT™) unit to eliminate hydrofluoric (HF) acid from the refinery. KBR's contract includes the supply of a fully engineered and fabricated modular solution along with KBR's proprietary catalyst for the project.

"We view this as a landmark project for the U.S. refining industry," said Doug Kelly, KBR President, Technology. "The Wynnewood refinery will be the first U.S. implementation of K-SAAT technology, which in addition to delivering higher alkylate yield, should provide tangible environmental and safety benefits. We believe other leading refiners will adopt this technology given its clear ESG advantage."

"We are pleased to move forward with this important project," said Dave Lamp, President & Chief Executive Officer of CVR Energy. "It represents yet another example of CVR Energy's efforts to focus on safe, efficient and reliable operations, and should increase gasoline production by upgrading lower-valued propylene."

KBR's K-SAAT provides an opportunity to maximize the yield and quality of an ultra-clean gasoline blendstock with the ExSact™ catalyst, a revolutionary solid-acid catalyst that has been engineered to outperform liquid acid catalysts.

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Forward Looking Statement

The statements in this press release that are not historical statements, including statements regarding implementation and adoption of KBR's K-SAAT technology, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. These statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the company's control that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results expressed or implied by the statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine and the related impacts on our business as we wind down our business operations in Russia; the potential adverse economic and market conditions, such as interest rate and currency exchange rate fluctuations, including as a result of pandemics such as COVID-19; the recent dislocation of the global energy market; the company's ability to manage its liquidity; the outcome of and the publicity surrounding audits and investigations by domestic and foreign government agencies and legislative bodies; potential adverse proceedings by such agencies and potential adverse results and consequences from such proceedings; changes in capital spending by the company's customers; the company's ability to obtain contracts from existing and new customers and perform under those contracts; structural changes in the industries in which the company operates; escalating costs associated with and the performance of fixed-fee projects and the company's ability to control its cost under its contracts; claims negotiations and contract disputes with the company's customers; changes in the demand for or price of oil and/or natural gas; protection of intellectual property rights; compliance with environmental laws; changes in government regulations and regulatory requirements; compliance with laws related to income taxes; unsettled political conditions, war and the effects of terrorism; foreign operations and foreign exchange rates and controls; the development and installation of financial systems; the possibility of cyber and malware attacks; increased competition for employees; the ability to successfully complete and integrate acquisitions; and operations of joint ventures, including joint ventures that are not controlled by the company.

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FAQ

What is KBR's recent announcement about CVR Energy?

KBR announced that CVR Energy's Board approved the next phase of the alkylation unit revamp at its Wynnewood refinery, involving KBR's K-SAAT technology.

What technology will KBR implement at the Wynnewood refinery?

KBR will implement its Solid Acid Alkylation Technology (K-SAAT™) at the Wynnewood refinery.

How will KBR's K-SAAT technology impact gasoline production?

The K-SAAT technology is expected to increase gasoline production by upgrading lower-valued propylene.

When was the KBR press release issued?

The press release was issued on March 16, 2023.

What are the expected benefits of KBR's K-SAAT technology?

The K-SAAT technology is anticipated to deliver higher alkylate yield and provide tangible environmental and safety benefits.