KBR (NYSE: KBR) today announced it was awarded a contract by Samsung
Engineering Company, Ltd. to provide a technology license, basic
engineering design package, and supply of proprietary equipment for a
1,200 MTPD ammonia fertilizer plant in Carrasco, Bolivia.
The fertilizer ammonia complex will be designed using KBR’s Purifier
Technology. KBR will additionally supply proprietary operator training
simulators and a steam dynamic simulation study to ensure a safe, fast,
efficient startup of the ammonia plant and continued support to the
operations. This project is part of the Bolivian government’s strategic
initiatives for monetization of natural gas and demand for urea in the
region, with production operations expected to begin in mid-2015.
“We look forward to working with Samsung Engineering on this project
which contributes to both strategic initiatives and overall development
of the country of Bolivia,” said John Derbyshire, President, KBR
Technology. “This award represents an opportunity to further expand
KBR’s footprint in the Latin American market.”
KBR is a global engineering, construction and services company
supporting the energy, hydrocarbon, government services, minerals, civil
infrastructure, power, industrial, and commercial markets. For more
information, visit www.kbr.com.
