KBR's Market-Leading Ammonia Technology Selected by AMUFERT, Angola
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KBR has signed an agreement with AMUFERT to develop a new ammonia plant in Soyo, Angola. The contract includes technology licensing, engineering design, equipment, and catalyst solutions for a 2,300 metric tons per day facility. The project aims to enhance food security and self-sufficiency in Angola and neighboring countries. KBR, a global leader in ammonia technology, has been involved in over 260 grassroot ammonia plants worldwide since 1943.
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- Secured new contract for large-scale ammonia plant development in Angola
- Project scope includes comprehensive technology licensing, engineering design, equipment, and catalyst solutions
- Plant capacity of 2,300 metric tons per day demonstrates significant project scale
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This licensing agreement marks a significant expansion of KBR's ammonia technology footprint in Africa. The 2,300 metric tons per day capacity represents a substantial facility that will generate recurring revenue through technology licensing, proprietary equipment and catalyst supply. The deal strengthens KBR's position in the growing African agricultural market, where food security initiatives are driving demand for fertilizer production capabilities.
The project's strategic location in Soyo, Angola provides access to natural gas feedstock and positions the facility to serve multiple regional markets. This continues KBR's successful track record of over 260 ammonia plant implementations, reinforcing their market leadership in this specialized technology segment. The long-term service and catalyst replacement requirements typically associated with such facilities suggest a sustainable revenue stream beyond the initial contract value.
Under the terms of the contract, KBR will provide a technology license, proprietary engineering design, equipment and catalyst solutions for AMUFERT's 2,300 metric tons per day ammonia plant. Leveraging KBR's proprietary technologies and expertise in ammonia, the planned facility will assist
"We are thrilled to be a part of this project and support AMUFERT's efforts in accelerating sustainable agriculture in
KBR is a world leader in ammonia technology and has been at the forefront of innovation in the ammonia market for decades. Since 1943, KBR has licensed, engineered or constructed over 260 grassroot ammonia plants worldwide.
About KBR
We deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in over 30 countries.
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