KBR's Blue Ammonia Technology Chosen for Shell's Low-Carbon Hydrogen Project in Oman
Key Ideas
- KBR's blue ammonia technology selected by Shell for the Blue Horizons low-carbon hydrogen and ammonia project in Duqm, Oman.
- The facility will use KBR's ammonia synthesis loop technology to produce cost-competitive and low-carbon ammonia.
- KBR to provide licensed engineering design for a 3,000 m.t./d ammonia plant powered by Shell's Blue Hydrogen technology.
- The project aims to contribute to Oman's Vision 2040 targets by offering a solution with low carbon intensity.
KBR, Inc., based in Houston, has been chosen by Shell for its Blue Horizons low-carbon hydrogen and ammonia project in Duqm, Oman. The project will make use of KBR's blue ammonia technology, known for its cost-competitive and low-carbon intensity production. KBR will provide the engineering design for a 3,000 metric tons per day ammonia plant, which will be fueled by hydrogen from Shell's Blue Hydrogen technology. This partnership aims to support Oman's Vision 2040 targets by providing a sustainable solution. KBR, a prominent player in ammonia technology globally, has a strong track record in the ammonia market, having worked on numerous ammonia plants worldwide since 1943. Jay Ibrahim, President of KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions, expressed enthusiasm for the collaboration with Shell, emphasizing the potential of their blue ammonia technology to assist clients in energy transition projects effectively.