By John Lee. US-based KBR has been awarded a front-end engineering design (FEED) contract by KAR Electrical Power Production Trading FZE (KEPPT) for the development of a major fertilizer facility in Basra, Iraq. The project includes a 2,300 metric tonnes per day (MTPD) ammonia production unit and a 3,850 MTPD urea production unit. The FEED will […]
By John Lee. Dhi Qar Oil Company (DQOC) has signed a Heads of Agreement (HOA) with a consortium comprising KBR (USA), Dragon Oil (UAE), and Al Hurra International to develop the Abu Amoud and Saba [Subba] oilfields in Dhi Qar Governorate. The project will be undertaken as an integrated investment venture. The signing ceremony took […]
By Farhad Alaaldin for The National. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. A visit by a US delegation to Iraq next week is a chance to deepen ties with Baghdad With the accelerating pace of Iraq's economic revival and comprehensive development […]
By John Lee. The National Investment Commission (NIC) has signed the Task Order for Phase One of developing the Al-Tayeb Specialised Economic Service Zone in Maysan Province, positioning it as Iraq's first integrated economic city. Key Developments: NIC Chairman Dr. Haider Mohammed Makiyah stated that Al-Tayeb Economic City will attract global investors across agriculture, industry, […]
By John Lee. The management of the General Company for Ports of Iraq (GCPI) held an extensive meeting this week with representatives from the Ministry of Planning and consultancy firm KBR at the Ministry of Transport headquarters to discuss the transition to the operational phase of the Grand Faw Port. Dr. Farhan Al-Fartousi, Director General […]
By John Lee. The National Investment Commission (NIC) held an extensive meeting with KBR on March 4, 2025, to explore the development of Iraq's first blue ammonia plant in Basra. According to the UK's Royal Society, 'blue ammonia' is ammonia produced using 'blue hydrogen', i.e. hydrogen produced by steam methane reforming (SMR) where the carbon […]
By John Lee. US engineering firm KBR has secured a $187 million order from the U.S. Department of State to provide medical support services in Iraq under the Diplomatic Platform Support Services (DiPSS) contract. The five-year Medical Support Services Iraq (MedSSI) task order will run through 2029. Under the contract, KBR will operate a Diplomatic […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Cabinet has approved the South Gas Company (SGC) to oversee the establishment of a fixed platform for importing liquefied gas. The company has been granted the following responsibilities: Coordination with Iraqi Ports Authority: Identify platform and gas storage locations, define specifications, and negotiate preparatory works including excavation, landfilling, and berth construction. […]
By Simon Watkins for OilPrice.com. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Is The U.S. Going To Bring This Multi-Billion Iraq Project To Fruition? Among the many projects in Iraq's energy sector that could each make it much-needed billions of dollars a year […]
By John Lee. The Iraqi Ministry of Planning, in collaboration with the Ministries of Oil and Industry and Minerals, has launched a feasibility study for the strategic Al-Nibras [Nebras] Petrochemicals Project in Basra. Consultancy firm KBR has been appointed to conduct a comprehensive technical and economic review to map an optimal implementation path, building on […]
By John Lee. Iraqi Minister of Oil, Hayan Abdul-Ghani, has held a series of meetings with oil industy executives during his visit to the United States: ARC Alternative and Renewable Construction LLC, represented by CEO Lonnie Coplen, and Maysoon Tawfik. Discussions involved cooperation on infrastructure development for Iraq's energy sector. Baker Hughes, led by senior […]
By John Lee. Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani chaired a meeting with representatives from KBR to discuss the completion of projects aimed at improving Baghdad's city entrances. The meeting included the Minister of Construction and Housing, the Governor of Baghdad, and other officials. Discussions focused on KBR's support for the Ministry of Planning in […]
