Sustainable Technology Wins in 2021
Leading the way in sustainable technology
KBR’s commitment to sustainability is grounded in responsible ESG (environmental, social and governance) principles. Not only are we dedicated to ensuring our own operations are more environmentally friendly and that we’re a strong, impactful presence in our communities, but we’re also dedicated to using our solutions and expertise to help our customers do the same.
Mitsubishi's Ibaraki Plant in Japan
In 2020, KBR audited its business for projects, initiatives and technologies that facilitate good environmental and social impact as part of the work we do with our clients. What we found was more than 60 areas where we’re increasing energy efficiencies; extending asset life; developing technologies to capture and sequester carbon; improving water efficiencies through innovative infrastructure; harnessing wind power through the development of floating wind farms and substations; developing electric vehicle charging platforms; and much more.
As the year comes to a close, we’re celebrating some of our significant sustainable technology wins and looking ahead to going even further in 2022.
We signed an agreement to use K-GreeN™, our green ammonia process, to enable near-term energy transition and were awarded a study to assess scenarios for a long-term hydrogen future. In addition, in October 2021, this leading ammonia technology was selected by ACME Group for their breakthrough green ammonia project that’s to be built in Oman.
Our innovative Hydro-PRTSM, produced through our exclusive alliance with Mura Technology, has generated great interest in the industry and resulted in five feasibility studies, including a contract by PKN ORLEN to evaluate plastics recycling projects in Central Europe. ReNew ELP became the first adopter of the technology and is constructing the first commercial Hydro-PRT plant at the Wilton International Site — a large industrial complex in Wilton, UK. Additionally, KBR and Mura are developing the first Hydro-PRT project for Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation (MCC), a core company of the Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings (MCHC) Group, in Japan. This project, based at MCC’s Ibaraki Plant in Japan, is expected to complete construction in 2023 and will handle 20,000 tons of plastic waste per year. More recently, KBR has been awarded a Hydro-PRT contract by Mura Cascade ELP (Cascade) for its project in Washington State, U.S.
We curated the engineering design, proprietary equipment and catalyst for an innovative alkylation technology plant and are undertaking a K-SAAT™ revamp, which will replace an existing hydrofluoric acid alkylation unit.
Furthermore, KBR has combined its process domain expertise, operations and maintenance know-how, and digital technologies to offer a holistic portfolio of solutions that help clients enhance the operational performance of their projects, reduce emissions, increase energy efficiency, and increase production with reduced opex.
With a wide scope of technologies, solutions and expertise, KBR has an incredible opportunity to continue driving positive change, innovation and improvements for key markets by assisting clients in their sustainability journey.
