KBR Awarded Catalytic Olefins Technology Contract
(Thomson Reuters ONE) -
HOUSTON - December 2, 2014 - KBR, Inc. (NYSE: KBR) recently won a contract by
Lotte Chemical Titan (M) SDN. BHD. to provide licensing and basic engineering
design services to revamp an existing steam cracker plant in the Asia Pacific
Region.
Under the terms of the contract, KBR will supply its catalytic olefins
technology and basic engineering design services to increase the plant's olefins
production capacity and help diversify its feedstock. KBR's catalytic olefins
technology is a proven technology for converting low-value olefinic, paraffinic
or mixed streams into high-value propylene and ethylene.
"KBR's catalytic olefins technology is an innovative and competitive way clients
in the region can improve their operations," said Stuart Bradie, KBR President
and CEO. "This contract demonstrates our increasing technology presence in the
Asia-Pacific region."
Expected revenue from this contract was included in the third quarter backlog of
unfilled orders for the Hydrocarbons segment. The contract value was not
disclosed.
About KBR
KBR is a global engineering, construction and services company supporting the
energy, hydrocarbons, chemicals, industrial, civil infrastructure, minerals,
government services and commercial markets. For more information, visit
www.kbr.com.
Forward Looking Statement
The statements in this press release that are not historical statements,
including statements regarding future financial performance and backlog
information, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal
securities laws. These statements are subject to numerous risks and
uncertainties, many of which are beyond the company's control that could cause
actual results to differ materially from the results expressed or implied by the
statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: the
outcome of and the publicity surrounding audits and investigations by domestic
and foreign government agencies and legislative bodies; potential adverse
proceedings by such agencies and potential adverse results and consequences from
such proceedings; the scope and enforceability of the company's indemnities from
its former parent; changes in capital spending by the company's customers; the
company's ability to obtain contracts from existing and new customers and
perform under those contracts; structural changes in the industries in which the
company operates, escalating costs associated with and the performance of fixed-
fee projects and the company's ability to control its cost under its contracts;
claims negotiations and contract disputes with the company's customers; changes
in the demand for or price of oil and/or natural gas; protection of intellectual
property rights; compliance with environmental laws; changes in government
regulations and regulatory requirements; compliance with laws related to income
taxes; unsettled political conditions, war and the effects of terrorism; foreign
operations and foreign exchange rates and controls; the development and
installation of financial systems; increased competition for employees; the
ability to successfully complete and integrate acquisitions; and operations of
joint ventures, including joint ventures that are not controlled by the company.
KBR's most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K/A, any subsequent Form 10-
Qs and 8-Ks, and other Securities and Exchange Commission filings discuss some
of the important risk factors that KBR has identified that may affect the
business, results of operations and financial condition. Except as required by
law, KBR undertakes no obligation to revise or update publicly any forward-
looking statements for any reason.
Contact:
Investors
Zac Nagle
Vice President, Investor Relations
713-753-5082
Investors(at)kbr.com
Media
Richard Goins
Director, Communications
713-751-9471
Mediarelations(at)kbr.com
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