KBR Awarded MAXOFINª FCC Revamp Contract
HOUSTON - March 31, 2016 - KBR, Inc. (NYSE: KBR) announced today it has been awarded a license and basic engineering design contract for the revamp of a Fluid Catalytic Cracker (FCC) unit with MAXOFIN technology. The project was awarded by a confidential client and is located in Shandong Province in China.
Under the terms of the contract, KBR will provide the licensing package for the MAXOFIN conversion. MAXOFIN technology, developed by KBR, enables upgrade of existing FCC units to produce higher amounts of propylene, an important petrochemical feedstock, while still retaining the flexibility to produce more gasoline when market demand or prices are favorable.
John Derbyshire, President of KBR Technology & Consulting, said, "This project demonstrates our commitment to deliver innovative technologies that help the client meet their performance objectives."
"MAXOFIN technology is a flexible option to help clients increase their propylene production without major grassroots capital investment," continued Derbyshire.
KBR has been an industry pioneer in FCC technologies. KBR developed the world's first FCC commercial unit in 1942, and has executed over 120 FCC projects globally. In addition to conventional FCC technology, KBR also offers KBR MAXDIESELª technology that increases diesel yield from FCC VGO stream and several other FCC configuration options.
The value of the contract was undisclosed and was booked into the backlog of unfilled orders for KBR's Technology and Consulting division in Q4 of 2015.
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KBR, Inc. is a global technology, engineering, procurement and construction company serving the hydrocarbons and government services industries, employing approximately 22,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 70 countries and operations in 40 countries across three distinct global businesses:Technology & Consulting, including proprietary technology in refining, ethylene, ammonia and fertilizers, and gasification; and niche consulting and know-how through subsidiaries Granherne, Energo and GVA. Engineering & Construction, including Offshore Oil & Gas; Onshore Oil & Gas; LNG/GTL; Refining; Petrochemicals; Chemicals; differentiated EPC, and Industrial Services. Government Services, including program management and long term annuity contracts
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