KBR announced that its ammonia technology has been selected by KazAzot for Kazakhstan’s first world-scale fertilizer complex.

KBR will provide a technology license, proprietary engineering design, equipment, and catalyst solutions for KazAzot’s 2,000 metric tpd ammonia plant to be built in Aktau. Through implementation of this project, KazAzot will address the food security needs of Kazakhstan and other neighboring countries.

“We are excited to support KazAzot in the development of this fertilizer facility in Kazakhstan and offer our innovative solutions for increasing self-reliance,” said Jay Ibrahim, President, KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions. “KBR’s leading PurifierTM ammonia technology seeks to deliver enhanced operational efficiency and a lower carbon footprint compared to conventional technologies.”

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.