KBR Joint Venture Selected to Deliver First Unmanned Compression Platform in Azerbaijan-Caspian Region

HOUSTON, Nov. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- KBR (NYSE: KBR) announced today that BP Exploration (Shah Deniz) Limited has awarded an optimization stage engineering services contract to SOCAR-KBR (SKLLC) for the Shah Deniz compression project in the Azerbaijan sector of the Caspian Sea. The project is in early pre-FID stage.

SOCAR-KBR is a joint venture of Azerbaijan's state oil company, SOCAR, and KBR.

The Shah Deniz compression platform project will be the first in the Caspian region to feature crewless operations, delivering unprecedented process optimization through cutting-edge, high-end technology.

Under the contract, SOCAR-KBR will support optimization and provide class-3 engineering services. Scope also includes engineering to enable integration of the new platform to the existing system and provide shore power to reduce the carbon footprint in support of BP's net-zero targets.

KBR recently completed the initial assessment for the flagship project using their proprietary KMIT (KBR Maintenance Information Tool) to provide detailed estimates of timing and resourcing of maintenance.

"We look forward to working with BP to achieve their goals of introducing novel, crewless operations to the region, while also lowering their carbon footprint, reducing operating costs, and eliminating personnel risks associated with such projects," said Jay Ibrahim, president of KBR's Sustainable Technology Solutions business. "KBR's technical innovation is paving the way for clients to more easily navigate their energy transition journey toward net zero."

KBR is a leader in energy transition and has extensive experience supporting sustainable energy projects across the globe. Read more about KBR's approach to solving the energy trilemma on KBR.com.

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