KBR's Green Ammonia Technology Selected for Lotte Chemical Project in Malaysia
KBR will provide technology licensing and engineering design for Lotte Chemical's H2biscus project in Malaysia, which will produce green ammonia from hydropower.
KBR announced on January 8, 2024, that its K-GreeN® technology has been selected by a consortium including Lotte Chemical, KNOC (Korea National Oil Corp), and Samsung Engineering for Lotte Chemical's H2biscus green ammonia project development in Sarawak, Malaysia. The project aims to produce 800 kilotons (KTA) of green ammonia annually using hydropower.
Under the contract terms, KBR will provide technology licensing and proprietary engineering design to Lotte Chemical for its green ammonia project. This collaboration supports Lotte Chemical's energy transition objectives.
Doug Kelly, KBR President of Technology, stated his satisfaction with working with Lotte Chemical and highlighted the role of the K-GreeN® technology in producing zero-carbon ammonia to support their energy transition goals.
The H2biscus project in Sarawak, Malaysia, marks a significant development in green ammonia production in Asia. The selection of KBR's technology underscores the growing global demand for clean energy solutions.