KBR Awarded FEED Contract for KEPPT’s Fertilizer Facility in Iraq
Rhea-AI Summary
KBR (NYSE: KBR) has secured a front-end engineering design (FEED) contract from KEPPT for a major fertilizer facility in Basra, Iraq. The project includes a 2,300 metric tons per day ammonia production facility and a 3,850 metric tons per day urea production unit.
The facility will utilize KBR's proprietary ammonia technology, focusing on high efficiency, low emissions, and operational reliability. The project aims to monetize gas feedstock, boost Iraq's agricultural industry, create employment opportunities, and reduce fertilizer import dependency while establishing Iraq as a global ammonia producer.
Positive
- Contract leverages KBR's expertise in ammonia technology and FEED capabilities
- Project adds to KBR's portfolio of over 260 ammonia plants worldwide
- Contract strengthens KBR's presence in the Middle East market
Negative
- Project execution in Iraq may face geopolitical and security risks
- Contract value not disclosed, limiting financial impact assessment
News Market Reaction
On the day this news was published, KBR gained 2.75%, reflecting a moderate positive market reaction.
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HOUSTON, July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- KBR (NYSE: KBR) announced today that it has been awarded a front-end engineering design (FEED) contract for the development of an ammonia and urea production plant by KAR Electrical Power Production Trading FZE (KEPPT) in Basra, Iraq.
Under the terms of the contract, KBR will provide FEED for the 2,300 metric tons per day (MTPD) ammonia production facility and a 3,850 MTPD urea production unit. The FEED will be executed utilizing KBR’s proprietary ammonia technology, designed to enable high efficiency, low emissions, and operational reliability to assist KEPPT with its goal to achieve the lowest overall capex with an optimized project schedule.
“We are honored to support this pivotal project, which monetizes gas feedstock to boost the agricultural industry in Iraq,” said Jay Ibrahim, President, KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions. “Underlined by KBR’s expertise in market-leading ammonia solutions and proven FEED capability, this initiative should generate employment and reduce the dependency of fertilizer imports, while repositioning Iraq as a global ammonia producer.”
KBR plays a key role in delivering reliable and affordable energy solutions to meet the world’s growing demands. KBR has been involved in the licensing, design, engineering and/or construction of more than 260 ammonia plants worldwide.
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