Morocco: KBR selected for the preliminary studies of the ORNX ammonia project.
KBR has been selected by ORNX Green Hydrogen to carry out the preliminary engineering studies for the ammonia project located in the Laâyoune region of Morocco. The facility is designed to produce about 560,000 tons of ammonia per year with an electrolyzer capacity of 900 MW.
SUMMARY
The American group KBR announced on August 12 its selection by ORNX Green Hydrogen for this project. Its mission will be to conduct pre-FEED studies, a phase aimed at specifying technical choices, costs, and the conditions for implementing the facility.
KBR will also provide its ammonia production technology. The available information does not specify the contract amount or the exact terms of its financing.
A Step Before Detailed Studies and the Investment Decision
The pre-FEED phase occurs upstream of the FEED, meaning the detailed engineering studies that generally precede the final investment decision. This phase should primarily help better define the project’s architecture and prepare for its potential move to the next stage.
Ultimately, ORNX Green Hydrogen plans a unit capable of producing about 560,000 tons of ammonia per year, coupled with 900 MW of electrolyzers. The timeline for starting construction and the commissioning date have not yet been communicated.
The selection of KBR does not yet constitute a final decision to build the facility. The project will need to pass the planned technical, financial, and regulatory steps before any potential final investment.
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