KBR bagged a landmark ten-year catalyst supply contract from Indorama Eleme Fertilizer & Chemicals FZE, covering the company’s entire ammonia plant portfolio. Notably, this marks KBR’s first long-term catalyst supply agreement in the ammonia sector, further strengthening its position as a global leader in ammonia technology and solutions. With this strategic win, KBR expands its relationship with Indorama beyond technology licensing into comprehensive, long-term catalyst services.
Complete Catalyst Solutions Across Six Ammonia Plants
Under the agreement, KBR will deliver end-to-end catalyst solutions for Indorama’s six ammonia plants located in Nigeria, Georgia, Uzbekistan, and India. By providing integrated catalyst management across multiple geographies, KBR aims to enhance plant efficiency, optimise performance, and ensure long-term operational reliability throughout Indorama’s global ammonia portfolio. The contract reinforces KBR’s growing role as a full-spectrum ammonia solutions provider, offering not only proprietary technologies but also lifecycle support services.
Strengthening a Decades-Long Partnership
Jay Ibrahim, President, KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions, highlighted, “We are proud to build on our long and successful relationship with Indorama, which spans multiple ammonia projects and decades of collaboration, and this new project extends our support beyond technology licensing into long-term catalyst solutions. KBR is committed to delivering differentiated, high-performance technologies that are designed to achieve optimal plant performance and create sustained value. By leveraging our expertise across ammonia design, operations, and catalyst optimization, we expect Indorama will benefit from enhanced efficiency, improved reliability, and stronger operational performance across its global ammonia portfolio.” The new contract underscores the trust Indorama places in KBR’s technical capabilities and long-standing expertise in ammonia process design and catalyst optimization.
75 Years of Ammonia Technology Leadership
For more than 75 years, KBR has delivered advanced ammonia technologies, proprietary equipment, and catalyst systems worldwide. The company continues to support efficient and sustainable fertilizer production, helping customers improve productivity while reducing operational risks. As per the press release, through the ten-year catalyst supply agreement, KBR not only deepens its collaboration with Indorama but also strengthens its competitive position in the global ammonia market.
