KBR announced it has been awarded a contract to provide professional services to Shell Global Solutions International B.V. (Shell) for hydrogen liquefaction development.

KBR will provide technical solutions as part of concept studies to advance technology for large scale hydrogen liquefaction – an alternative method for long distance renewable energy transport. Liquid Hydrogen (LH2) also provides a versatile energy solution for a wide variety of end uses including mobility, power generation, industrial and domestic heat, as well as molecular end use markets.

“We are delighted to be part of this project and to support Shell’s net zero emissions ambition,” said Jay Ibrahim, KBR President – Sustainable Technology Solutions.

“This contract aligns with KBR’s strategic decision to provide differentiated and sustainable solutions to our customers. As a leading provider of sustainable technologies, value added design and project integration capability, KBR will leverage its hydrogen and cryogenic domain expertise with its digital tools to support Shell in this critical early phase of the development.”

For many years, KBR has been an industry leader in energy transition, offering proprietary sustainable technologies and professional services to clients to support decarbonization. KBR has been actively involved in the hydrogen value chain as both a technology provider, an advisor and by providing differentiated project delivery solutions. KBR has licensed over 260 syngas projects involving hydrogen production and completed a large number of projects involving gas compression and cryogenic handling and storage.

About KBR

KBR (NYSE: KBR) delivers science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 29,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries.

KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long- term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results. At KBR, We Deliver.

About Shell plc

Shell is a global group of energy and petrochemical companies that aims to meet the world’s growing need for more and cleaner energy solutions in ways that are economically, environmentally and socially responsible.