KBR selected by Power2X as project-management consultant for Rotterdam eFuels project

KBR announced July 27 it has been awarded the project-management consultant (PMC) contract by Power2X for its eFuels project in Rotterdam.

The project, according to KBR, marks a significant step toward reducing Europe’s reliance on fossil jet fuel.

It will be one of the largest European projects of its kind and a flagship project for decarbonizing fuels, contributing significantly to ReFuelEU eSAF blending targets in its first phase.

It also highlights the potential to scale synthetic sustainable aviation fuel (eSAF) production and lower costs, helping reduce eSAF costs over time.

Under the terms of the contract, KBR will provide PMC services during the front-end engineering design (FEED) and execution phases.

The PMC scope will include cost, schedule, quality and safety services.

The project is expected to produce over 250,000 tons of eSAF per year, comprising nearly 40 percent of the total production mandated by the ReFuelEU aviation regulation, and to be completed in line with the first phase of the mandates (2030-’32).

It represents a key investment in the Rotterdam petrochemical sector.

“KBR is proud to support Power2X for the landmark eFuels project in Rotterdam, which will drive the advancement of SAF production in Europe,” said Jay Ibrahim, the president of sustainable technology solutions at KBR. “With our extensive track record in executing large-scale industrial projects, we are committed to leveraging our integrated delivery approach and technical expertise with the purpose of delivering this facility safely, efficiently and to European standards, contributing to Europe’s clean-aviation goals.”

With 36,000 employees worldwide and customers in more than 85 countries as well as operations in over 28 countries, KBR said it is a global leader in engineering solutions with a longstanding track record of delivering tailored energy solutions worldwide.