KBR has announced that its Purifier® technology has been selected for Pampa Energía’s new ammonia-urea complex in Argentina.
Under the terms of the contract, KBR will provide technology licensing, basic engineering design package, and proprietary equipment for the 3430 tpd ammonia plant, which is expected to commence operations by the end of 2029.
The plant will be part of the ammonia and urea complex in Bahía Blanca, Argentina. Upon completion, it will include the largest single-train ammonia plant in Latin America and serve as a key production facility for the region.
“We are excited to work with Pampa Energía, Argentina’s leading energy company, SACDE and Tecnimont and support them in their quest for enhancing regional food security,” said Jay Ibrahim, President, KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions. “KBR’s proven and scalable ammonia process technologies are a preferred choice amongst customers worldwide. They enable plants to operate with optimum energy-efficiency while delivering maximum yield.”
For more than 75 years, KBR has delivered ammonia technology, proprietary equipment, and catalysts across the globe, powering efficient and sustainable fertilizer production for customers worldwide.