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KBR has secured a $49 million contract to enhance the CH-47 Chinook Helicopter's reliability for the U.S. Army's Cargo Helicopter Project Management Office. This cost-plus-fixed-fee task order was awarded through the DoD Information Analysis Center's multiple-award contract. The company aims to improve aircraft availability and reduce life cycle support costs over the next five years, primarily in Huntsville, Alabama. Earlier in 2020, KBR also won a $41 million award to provide technical services to PEO Aviation.

KBR has secured a contract from Monolith Materials for an ammonia synthesis loop project in Hallam, Nebraska. The contract includes a technology license, basic engineering design, proprietary equipment, and catalyst for a 930 metric ton per day ammonia facility, powered by hydrogen derived from a zero-emission process using natural gas and renewable energy. KBR's ammonia technology is recognized for its energy efficiency and reliability, positioning the company as a leader in ammonia production with over 244 plants globally. This collaboration emphasizes KBR's commitment to sustainable practices in the energy sector.

KBR has successfully launched Sinochem Quanzhou's 1,000 KTA ethylene plant in Fujian, China, marking a significant milestone despite challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. The startup was achieved within 24 hours of feedstock introduction.

KBR utilized its Selective Cracking Optimum Recovery (SCORE™) technology and provided critical components for the plant, which is part of an integrated refining and petrochemical complex. KBR's extensive experience in olefin plant design supports its reputation in the industry.

KBR, a global provider of professional services, announced that Byron Bright and Alison Vasquez will present at Credit Suisse's 8th Annual Virtual Industrials Conference on December 2, 2020, at 8:50 am EST. Investors can listen to the live webcast at investors.kbr.com. KBR employs approximately 28,000 people and operates in over 40 countries, focusing on delivering technology and maintenance services across various sectors.

KBR has secured a $300 million recompete contract to deliver scientific, engineering, and technical services for the U.S. Geological Survey's EROS Center. The project, set for five years primarily in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, aims to analyze changes in the Earth’s landscape using satellite systems engineering, software development, and data acquisition. KBR has supported EROS since 2008 and will contribute to critical programs like Landsat Next. This partnership emphasizes KBR's commitment to sustainable practices and effective resource management.

KBR announced that its joint venture with SOCAR is nearing completion of the engineering design phase for the Azeri Central East (ACE) offshore platform. This project utilizes KBR's advanced Digital Twin technology, enhancing project execution by allowing real-time access to project data from anywhere. This technology streamlines operations and makes them more efficient, enabling remote management of tasks. The project is part of KBR's digital transformation initiative in the Caspian Region, with local engineers in Baku supported by a team from London.

KBR has secured a $47 million contract from the U.S. Navy's PMA-265 for foreign military sales support to Kuwait and Finland. This recompete contract includes program management and engineering services for the F/A-18 aircraft and is awarded on a cost-plus-fixed-fee basis. The work will be conducted in Patuxent River, Maryland, over one base year with four option years. KBR aims to enhance national security initiatives for these allied nations, continuing its four-decade support for the F/A-18 program.