KBR has been awarded an engineering services contract by First State Hydrogen, Inc. to support the feasibility and development of its first clean H₂ production facility in the U.S. mid-Atlantic region.

KBR will provide engineering services to study the feasibility of developing a clean H₂ production facility through electrolysis powered by renewable energy. The study is part of First State Hydrogen's vision to provide clean H₂ for Delaware and the U.S. mid-Atlantic and help the region meet its sustainability goals.

"We are excited to be a part of this important project that will contribute toward a cleaner, more sustainable world," said Jay Ibrahim, President, KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions. "This award highlights KBR's extensive and innovative clean H₂ expertise, in providing solutions that matter, and our strategic commitment to the energy transition."

"This is an important step for First State Hydrogen as we start laying the groundwork for a clean H₂ facility that will drive our mission to responsibly and safely advance the clean H₂ economy and create a more sustainable future," said Dora Cheatham, VP Sales & Commercialization, First State Hydrogen. "We're excited to have the KBR team with us on this journey."

For decades KBR has been a leader in the H₂ market, serving as both technology provider and advisor, and as a provider of differentiated project delivery solutions.