KBR Awarded FEED Contract for KEPPT’s Fertilizer Facility in Iraq
KBR (NYSE: KBR) has secured a front-end engineering design (FEED) contract from KEPPT for a major fertilizer facility in Basra, Iraq. The project includes a 2,300 metric tons per day ammonia production facility and a 3,850 metric tons per day urea production unit.
The facility will utilize KBR's proprietary ammonia technology, focusing on high efficiency, low emissions, and operational reliability. The project aims to monetize gas feedstock, boost Iraq's agricultural industry, create employment opportunities, and reduce fertilizer import dependency while establishing Iraq as a global ammonia producer.
KBR (NYSE: KBR) ha ottenuto un contratto per la progettazione ingegneristica di front-end (FEED) da KEPPT per una grande struttura per la produzione di fertilizzanti a Basra, in Iraq. Il progetto comprende un impianto di produzione di ammoniaca da 2.300 tonnellate metriche al giorno e un unità di produzione di urea da 3.850 tonnellate metriche al giorno.
La struttura utilizzerà la tecnologia proprietaria di KBR per l'ammoniaca, puntando su alta efficienza, basse emissioni e affidabilità operativa. L'obiettivo del progetto è valorizzare il gas come materia prima, potenziare l'industria agricola irachena, creare opportunità di lavoro e ridurre la dipendenza dalle importazioni di fertilizzanti, consolidando l'Iraq come produttore globale di ammoniaca.
KBR (NYSE: KBR) ha asegurado un contrato de diseño de ingeniería de front-end (FEED) de KEPPT para una importante planta de fertilizantes en Basora, Irak. El proyecto incluye una planta de producción de amoníaco de 2.300 toneladas métricas por día y una unidad de producción de urea de 3.850 toneladas métricas por día.
La planta utilizará la tecnología propietaria de amoníaco de KBR, enfocándose en alta eficiencia, bajas emisiones y fiabilidad operativa. El proyecto busca monetizar el gas como materia prima, impulsar la industria agrícola de Irak, generar empleos y reducir la dependencia de importaciones de fertilizantes, posicionando a Irak como productor global de amoníaco.
KBR (NYSE: KBR)는 이라크 바스라에 위치한 대규모 비료 시설을 위한 KEPPT로부터 프론트엔드 엔지니어링 디자인(FEED) 계약을 확보했습니다. 이 프로젝트에는 일일 2,300미터톤의 암모니아 생산 시설과 일일 3,850미터톤의 요소 생산 설비가 포함됩니다.
이 시설은 KBR의 독자적인 암모니아 기술을 활용하여 높은 효율성, 저배출, 운영 신뢰성에 중점을 둡니다. 프로젝트는 가스 원료를 활용하여 이라크 농업 산업을 강화하고 고용 기회를 창출하며 비료 수입 의존도를 줄이는 동시에 이라크를 글로벌 암모니아 생산국으로 자리매김하는 것을 목표로 합니다.
KBR (NYSE : KBR) a obtenu un contrat de conception d'ingénierie en amont (FEED) de la part de KEPPT pour une importante installation d'engrais à Bassorah, en Irak. Le projet comprend une usine de production d'ammoniac de 2 300 tonnes métriques par jour et une unité de production d'urée de 3 850 tonnes métriques par jour.
L'installation utilisera la technologie propriétaire d'ammoniac de KBR, mettant l'accent sur une haute efficacité, de faibles émissions et une fiabilité opérationnelle. Le projet vise à valoriser le gaz comme matière première, à renforcer l'industrie agricole irakienne, à créer des emplois et à réduire la dépendance aux importations d'engrais tout en positionnant l'Irak comme producteur mondial d'ammoniac.
KBR (NYSE: KBR) hat von KEPPT einen Vertrag für das Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) für eine große Düngemittelanlage in Basra, Irak, erhalten. Das Projekt umfasst eine Ammoniakproduktionsanlage mit einer Kapazität von 2.300 metrischen Tonnen pro Tag und eine Harnstoffproduktionsanlage mit einer Kapazität von 3.850 metrischen Tonnen pro Tag.
Die Anlage wird KBRs firmeneigene Ammoniaktechnologie nutzen, die auf hohe Effizienz, niedrige Emissionen und Betriebssicherheit ausgelegt ist. Ziel des Projekts ist es, Gas als Rohstoff zu monetarisieren, die Landwirtschaft in Irak zu stärken, Arbeitsplätze zu schaffen und die Abhängigkeit von Düngemittelimporten zu verringern sowie Irak als globalen Ammoniakproduzenten zu etablieren.
- Contract leverages KBR's expertise in ammonia technology and FEED capabilities
- Project adds to KBR's portfolio of over 260 ammonia plants worldwide
- Contract strengthens KBR's presence in the Middle East market
- Project execution in Iraq may face geopolitical and security risks
- Contract value not disclosed, limiting financial impact assessment
HOUSTON, July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- KBR (NYSE: KBR) announced today that it has been awarded a front-end engineering design (FEED) contract for the development of an ammonia and urea production plant by KAR Electrical Power Production Trading FZE (KEPPT) in Basra, Iraq.
Under the terms of the contract, KBR will provide FEED for the 2,300 metric tons per day (MTPD) ammonia production facility and a 3,850 MTPD urea production unit. The FEED will be executed utilizing KBR’s proprietary ammonia technology, designed to enable high efficiency, low emissions, and operational reliability to assist KEPPT with its goal to achieve the lowest overall capex with an optimized project schedule.
“We are honored to support this pivotal project, which monetizes gas feedstock to boost the agricultural industry in Iraq,” said Jay Ibrahim, President, KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions. “Underlined by KBR’s expertise in market-leading ammonia solutions and proven FEED capability, this initiative should generate employment and reduce the dependency of fertilizer imports, while repositioning Iraq as a global ammonia producer.”
KBR plays a key role in delivering reliable and affordable energy solutions to meet the world’s growing demands. KBR has been involved in the licensing, design, engineering and/or construction of more than 260 ammonia plants worldwide.
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