KBR — ORNX green ammonia pre-FEED
ORNX selected KBR for a USTDA-funded pre-FEED study and technology licensing for its planned Laâyoune project in Morocco. The concept targets 560,000 tonnes of ammonia annually and approximately 900 MW of electrolyzers, integrating power, hydrogen and ammonia systems.
- Publish date: 2026-08-12
- Category: EPC Contractors
- Original source: KBR
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Reported project scope
ORNX selected KBR for a USTDA-funded pre-FEED study and technology licensing for its planned Laâyoune project in Morocco. The concept targets 560,000 tonnes of ammonia annually and approximately 900 MW of electrolyzers, integrating power, hydrogen and ammonia systems.
Delivery considerations
At the study stage, the practical task is to establish a consistent design basis before committing to construction. Feedstock, utilities, equipment selection and permitting need to fit together, while the owner evaluates cost and operability. For an EPC reader, the useful distinction is between defining a facility and authorizing its delivery. A completed study or a study award does not by itself establish a final investment decision, construction start or operating asset.