KBR has been awarded a FEED contract by KAR Electrical Power Production Trading FZE (KEPPT) for the development of a world-scale ammonia and urea production plant in Basra, Iraq.
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Key Highlights:
- Client: KAR Electrical Power Production Trading FZE (KEPPT)
- Contract Type: Front-End Engineering Design (FEED)
- Project Location: Basra, Iraq
- Scope:
- 2,300 MTPD Ammonia Production Unit
- 3,850 MTPD Urea Production Unit
- Technology: KBR’s proprietary high-efficiency, low-emission ammonia process

The FEED services include detailed engineering for a 2,300 metric tons per day (MTPD) ammonia unit and a 3,850 MTPD urea unit, both designed to boost Iraq’s fertilizer production capacity and reduce reliance on imports.
KBR’s Technological Edge:
- Utilization of KBR’s proprietary ammonia technology ensures:
- High energy efficiency
- Low environmental emissions
- Operational reliability
- Optimized capital expenditure and schedule
Strategic Impact:
This project supports Iraq’s national objective to:
- Monetize local gas feedstock
- Strengthen the agricultural sector
- Generate local employment
- Position Iraq as a regional ammonia and fertilizer export hub

“We are honored to support this pivotal project, which monetizes gas feedstock to boost the agricultural industry in Iraq. This initiative is expected to reduce fertilizer imports, create jobs, and reposition Iraq on the global ammonia map.”
Jay Ibrahim, President, KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions
KBR’s Legacy in Ammonia:
With over 260 ammonia plants licensed, designed, or constructed worldwide, KBR brings unmatched global experience and expertise to the table — making it a natural partner for large-scale, sustainable fertilizer projects.
This award further underscores KBR’s role in advancing sustainable, scalable, and future-ready energy and chemical solutions in the Middle East and beyond.
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