Ammonia technology-provider KBR announced that its Purifier ammonia technology was picked by Wuhuan Engineering Co. Ltd. to expand the El Nasr Company for Intermediate Chemicals' (NCIC) fertiliser complex in Egypt
As per the contract, KBR will be offering the technology license, proprietary engineering design and proprietary equipment for NCIC's 1,200 metric tonnes per day ammonia plant.
"We are pleased to be a part of this project and support El Nasr Company for Intermediate Chemicals' growth in the fertiliser sector by providing our sustainable and superior Purifier technology," said Jay Ibrahim, president, KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions. "KBR's Purifier process is an energy-efficient and reliable solution for ammonia producers. Furthermore, with a lower carbon footprint compared to other more conventional ammonia technologies, KBR's Purifier ammonia process helps customers meet their sustainability goals in a cost-effective manner."