KBR Ammonia Technology Selected for One of the Largest Fertilizer Complexes in Saudi Arabia
Globe Newswire•29/09/2026•06:00 ET
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Key Highlights
- ➤3,500 MTPD ammonia plant selected for SABIC AN’s new Jubail fertilizer complex
- ➤1.2 million metric tons annual ammonia production planned at the facility
- ➤SABIC AN’s urea capacity rises from 4.8 million to 7.4 million metric tons annually
- ➤KBR (KBR) receives its largest Middle East and Africa ammonia license by capacity
- ➤Second large-scale single-train ammonia award of 2026 for KBR (KBR)
Expert Statements
Stuart Bradie, President and CEO of KBR
“This award confirms the strength of our Purifier(®) ammonia technology and the trust that leading producers such as SABIC AN place in KBR to deliver reliable, high-performance solutions at world scale.”
Stuart Bradie, President and CEO of KBR
“We are proud to support SABIC AN’s growth ambitions and help expand fertilizer production capacity in the Kingdom while contributing to global food security.”
HOUSTON, Sept. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- KBR (NYSE: KBR) announced today that SABIC Agri-Nutrients (SABIC AN) has selected its Purifier(®) technology for a new grassroots ammonia plant in Jubail, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Under the terms of the contract, KBR will provide technology licensing, basic engineering design, proprietary equipment, and catalyst supply for a 3,500 metric tons per day (MTPD) single-train ammonia plant. KBR will work alongside EPC contractor Samsung E&A to deliver the project. The facility will produce 1.2 million metric tons of ammonia annually.
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