KBR's Blue Ammonia Technology Selected for Shell's Low-Carbon Hydrogen Project in Oman
Key Ideas
- KBR's blue ammonia technology chosen by Shell for the Blue Horizons low-carbon hydrogen and ammonia project in Duqm, Oman.
- The facility will use KBR's leading ammonia synthesis loop technology to produce cost-competitive and low-carbon intensity ammonia.
- KBR will provide licensed proprietary engineering design for the 3,000 metric tons per day ammonia plant using hydrogen from Shell's Blue Hydrogen technology.
- KBR, with a long history in ammonia technology, has been a key player in the global ammonia market with numerous plants licensed or engineered since 1943.
KBR, a renowned company in ammonia technology, has secured a significant deal with Shell for its Blue Horizons low-carbon hydrogen and ammonia project in Duqm, Oman. The project aims to leverage KBR's blue ammonia technology to produce environmentally friendly and cost-efficient ammonia. Under the agreement, KBR will offer its proprietary engineering design for a substantial ammonia plant with a capacity of 3,000 metric tons per day. This plant will utilize hydrogen generated by Shell's innovative Blue Hydrogen technology, highlighting a sustainable approach towards ammonia production. KBR's expertise in ammonia technology, demonstrated through decades of experience and numerous successful projects globally, positions them as a key player in advancing low-carbon solutions in the ammonia market. The collaboration between KBR and Shell signifies a step forward in the transition towards cleaner energy sources and marks a significant milestone in the development of low-carbon hydrogen and ammonia production in Oman.