KBR Signs License Agreement for Propane Dehydrogenation Project
KBR has signed a license agreement with JS Energy Limited for its K-PRO™ Propane Dehydrogenation technology, aimed at converting propane into propylene for a project in Pakistan anticipated to start in 2024. K-PRO, launched in 2019, offers advantages such as lower capital costs and environmental benefits due to its innovative catalyst that eliminates the use of costly precious metals. KBR emphasizes its commitment to sustainable technologies in response to the growing demand for propylene derivatives.
- KBR's K-PRO™ technology offers lower capital costs and environmental benefits.
- The agreement with JS Energy positions KBR in the growing market for propylene derivatives.
- K-PRO's innovative catalyst design enhances energy efficiency and reduces operational costs.
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HOUSTON, April 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- KBR, Inc. (NYSE: KBR) announced that it has signed a license agreement with JS Energy Limited for its proprietary K-PRO™ Propane Dehydrogenation (PDH) technology to convert propane into propylene for JS Energy's planned PDH project in Pakistan, which is expected to be commissioned in 2024.
Launched in 2019, K-PRO is positioned to revolutionize the PDH industry through its innovative and compact design resulting in inherently lower capital cost. Other key advantages are that unlike conventional PDH technologies, K-PRO's proprietary catalyst does not include expensive precious metals and pollutants, thereby delivering tangible environmental and operating cost benefits.
"We are excited to announce that JS Energy's K-PRO project is progressing further to meet increasing propylene derivatives demand," said Doug Kelly, KBR President, Technology. "KBR offers various sustainable technologies that are energy efficient and environmentally friendly. K-PRO is based on an innovative catalyst that does not contain costly precious metals or environmentally-sensitive chromium and is a continuous process with efficient energy integration, heat recovery and high conversion."
KBR has been a leader in petrochemical plant design, construction, and technology development for more than 50 years.
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