KBR's Blue Ammonia Technology Selected for Shell's Low-carbon Hydrogen Project in Oman
Key Ideas
  • KBR's blue ammonia technology has been chosen by Shell for the Blue Horizons low-carbon hydrogen and ammonia project in Duqm, Oman.
  • The facility will utilize KBR's leading ammonia synthesis loop technology, contributing to cost-competitive and low-carbon intensity ammonia production.
  • This collaboration aims to support Oman's Vision 2040 targets and provide a breakthrough solution for energy transition projects.
  • KBR, a world leader in ammonia technology, has a long history of licensing and engineering ammonia plants globally since 1943.
KBR has announced that its blue ammonia technology has been selected by Shell for the Blue Horizons project in Duqm, Oman. The project aims to produce low-carbon hydrogen and ammonia using KBR's leading ammonia synthesis loop technology. This partnership will involve KBR providing licensed proprietary engineering design for a 3,000 metric tons per day ammonia plant that will utilize hydrogen produced by Shell's Blue Hydrogen technology. Jay Ibrahim, President of KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions, expressed excitement about this collaboration and its potential to contribute towards achieving Oman's Vision 2040 targets. The focus is on implementing energy transition projects with a cost-competitive solution that offers low carbon intensity. KBR, known for its expertise in ammonia technology, has been actively involved in the ammonia market for decades and has worked on numerous ammonia plants globally. This initiative highlights KBR and Shell's commitment to innovation, sustainability, and supporting the energy transition towards a low-carbon future.
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