KBR has been appointed by ORNX Green Hydrogen to undertake the pre-front-end engineering design (Pre-FEED) phase of a large-scale, low-cost ammonia project planned for Morocco’s Laâyoune region.
Announced on 12 August, the project is being supported by funding from the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA). KBR will provide technology licensing and Pre-FEED services for the development, which is expected to produce around 560,000 tonnes of ammonia per year using approximately 900 MW of electrolyzer capacity
The project will combine renewable power generation, hydrogen production and ammonia synthesis within an integrated large-scale platform, taking advantage of the Laâyoune region’s abundant renewable energy resources and access to port infrastructure.
The development comes as demand grows for cleaner fuels and sustainable feedstocks across the fertilizer, maritime and industrial sectors, with low-carbon ammonia increasingly seen as a potential fuel and energy carrier.
"KBR is proud to support ORNX and USTDA on this important low cost ammonia initiative in Morocco. As a global leader in ammonia technology, KBR is uniquely positioned to help developers accelerate project maturity, optimize plant performance and reduce execution risk. This award reflects the strength of our integrated approach and our commitment to enabling the energy transition through scalable, commercially viable solutions."
…said Jay Ibrahim, President, Sustainable Technology Solutions, KBR.
As explained, the ORNX project is expected to support Morocco’s renewable energy and hydrogen ambitions while establishing a large-scale, export-oriented supply of low-carbon ammonia for international markets.
As explained, Morocco has identified hydrogen and its derivatives as a strategic area for economic growth and is continuing to attract international investment into large-scale renewable energy and green hydrogen projects.
"This funding will ensure the successful completion of the pre-FEED studies lead by world-renown KBR, together with a consortium which includes GE Vernova, Electric Hydrogen and Terabase. We look forward to working closely with our partners as we accelerate towards the FEED and Final Investment Decision for our project."
…noted Peter A. Gish, President and CEO of ORNX.
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