KBR Scores FEED Contract for Oman LNG Project

KBR Inc. has been awarded a front-end engineering design (FEED) contract for the expansion of the Qalhat LNG complex in Sur, Oman.

Under the FEED contract, KBR will provide engineering services for the complex’s fourth liquefied natural gas (LNG) train, which will have a capacity of 3.8 million tons per annum. The project will involve the addition or expansion of utilities, an LNG tank, a jetty, and associated infrastructure. 

The project represents “a significant step in Oman’s efforts to meet rising global energy demands, while prioritizing sustainable and efficient operations,” KBR said in a news release.

“LNG will play an increasingly vital role in the global energy mix, and we are honored to continue our collaboration with Oman on this critical project,” Jay Ibrahim, KBR President for Sustainable Technology Solutions, said. “By addressing the energy trilemma of security, sustainability and affordability, this project is expected to significantly contribute to Oman’s energy security and sustainability goals”.

Recent LNG Projects

KBR said it has designed and constructed “numerous” LNG production facilities around the globe.

Last month, KBR was aksi awarded an engineering and procurement services contract for the Beachfield Manatee upgrade, the onshore portion of the Manatee gas field project.

Under the terms of the contract, KBR is providing engineering and procurement services for Shell’s Manatee project located in the East Coast Marine Area of Trinidad and Tobago. The Manatee gas field supports global energy security and natural gas production, providing gas for the country’s Atlantic LNG facility.

The award follows recently completed contracts under which KBR successfully delivered the front-end engineering design as an integrated member of Shell’s development team across the whole of the Manatee project, KBR said.

In September, KTJV, a KBR and Technip Energies joint venture, was selected by Lake Charles LNG Export Company, a subsidiary of Energy Transfer LP, for its Lake Charles LNG transformation project.

Under the terms of the agreement, KTJV will provide high-end engineering, procurement, construction management, construction, commissioning, startup and other related services, subject to Lake Charles LNG’s decision to issue a notice to proceed with the project.

The project aims to transform Energy Transfer’s existing import facility into a world-class LNG export facility to meet the world’s growing LNG and energy security demands. This conversion would include the delivery of three liquefaction trains and modifications to existing storage and dock facilities designed to enable the export of 16.45 metric tons per annum of LNG, according to an earlier statement.

"KBR is proud to work with Energy Transfer and Lake Charles LNG to support the development of this world-class LNG facility alongside our joint venture partner," KNR President and CEO Stuart Bradie said. “Lake Charles LNG will help bolster global energy security and it will be designed to be one of the most efficient and cleanest operating facilities in the United States. Lake Charles LNG is yet another example of how we are committed to helping our clients accomplish their business objectives in line with our strategy and lower-risk business model”.

“Lake Charles LNG is pleased to obtain the commitment of two world-class companies to be the engineering, procurement and construction contractor for our liquefaction project,” Lake Charles LNG President Tom Mason said. “The structure of the contract provides alignment between KTJV and Lake Charles LNG to achieve a high-quality, cost-effective project. Our determination to issue a notice to proceed under the contract will be subject to our making a final investment decision to proceed with the project, which will be based upon obtaining commercial offtake commitments and third-part equity sufficient to satisfy our internal objectives. We believe that our alignment with KTJV is one more positive step in our continuing progress on the project”.

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