BP selects KBR for its global hydrogen projects

KBR was selected by BP to use its integrated project management team for its global hydrogen projects. This collaboration enables KBR to provide safe, efficient and high quality project delivery, supporting BP's business objectives.

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KBR, a global leader in providing science, technology and engineering solutions, is selected by BP to use its Integrated Project Management Team (IPMT) for its global hydrogen projects.

The collaboration between KBR and BP: a high-quality approach to project management

This collaboration enables KBR to provide safe, efficient and high quality project delivery, including performance management of individual projects and relevant subcontractors.

The contract includes joint contributions to the front-end, optimization and execution project phases, as well as management support throughout construction, commissioning and start-up. KBR’s President of Sustainable Technology Solutions, Jay Ibrahim, expresses his delight at being selected to play a role in BP’s strategic energy transition program and support their sustainable growth plans in the hydrogen sector.

KBR brings its leading expertise to BP’s energy transition

This contract award is consistent with KBR’s mission to provide its customers with sustainable and differentiated solutions that facilitate the energy transition. KBR has a long-standing relationship with BP, and by leveraging this relationship as well as its leading hydrogen expertise, it will continue to deliver successful projects that support BP’s business objectives.

With a workforce of approximately 30,000 people in 34 countries, KBR provides technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results. Their collaborative work practices and experience in integrated project management teams make them a valuable partner for BP.

Indeed, BP’s selection of KBR for its integrated project management team services is an important step in supporting BP’s strategic energy transition program and sustainable growth plans in the hydrogen sector. KBR’s expertise in providing sustainable solutions and its long-standing relationship with BP will enable it to deliver successful collaborative projects that support BP’s business objectives.

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