KBR Wins Engineering Contract For Basra Fertilizer Project

U.S.-based engineering firm KBR has been awarded a front-end engineering design (FEED) contract by KAR Electrical Power Production Trading (KEPPT) for a new ammonia and urea production facility in Basra, Iraq.

The planned plant will have a capacity of 2,300 metric tons per day of ammonia and 3,850 metric tons per day of urea. KBR will use its proprietary ammonia technology, known for high efficiency, low emissions, and operational reliability.

The project supports Iraq’s goal of boosting domestic fertilizer production, reducing import dependency, and creating local employment. It also aims to position the country as a competitive ammonia producer in the global market.

KBR, headquartered in Houston, Texas, operates in over 29 countries and has contributed to the development of more than 260 ammonia plants worldwide.