Shell selects KBR tech for ammonia plant in Oman
Tech firm KBR’s blue ammonia technology has been selected by oil/gas firm Shell for its Blue Horizons low-carbon hydrogen and ammonia project in Duqm, Oman. The facility will utilise KBR’s ammonia synthesis loop technology to deliver cost-competitive and low-carbon intensity ammonia.
Under the terms of the contract, KBR will provide licensed proprietary engineering design for the 3,000-tonne/day ammonia plant utilising hydrogen produced by Shell’s Blue Hydrogen technology.
“We are excited to work with Shell on this breakthrough project in Oman and contribute towards achieving Oman’s Vision 2040 targets,” said Jay Ibrahim, President, KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions. “Our blue ammonia technology allows our clients to implement their energy transition projects with a cost-competitive solution at the lowest carbon intensity.”
