KBR awarded contract by China National Coal Group Corp.

03-Aug-11

KBR has been awarded a contract by China National Coal Group Corp. to supply ammonia technology, process design package and technical services for two ammonia synloop units with 1660 tons/day capacity. The unit- Coal Erdos Energy and Chemical Co. Ltd are located in Tuke Industrial Park, Erdos, Inner Mongolia, China. This marks the beginning of China National Coal's development into the coal-chemical industry New ammonia plants primarily be based on coal feeds are receiving an impetus in China because of restrictions on natural gas supply, KBR is a global engineering, construction and services company supporting the energy, hydrocarbon, government services, minerals, civil infrastructure, power, industrial, and commercial markets. With more than 200 plants of this kind KBR stands out between its competitors in the coal-chemical industry. "We are pleased to be a part of China National Coal's entry into the coal-chemical industry," said John Derbyshire, President Technology. "This project allows KBR to showcase its superior Ammonia Synthesis Technology and promote our capabilities in this fast growing market segment."