ORNX consortium has selected U.S. engineering KBR firm to conduct the pre-FEED study for its Laayoune green ammonia project in Morocco. The study is being supported through funding from the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA).
KBR will provide technology licensing and pre-FEED services for the project, which is expected to produce approximately 560,000 metric tons per year of low-cost ammonia and utilize about 900 MW of electrolyzer capacity.
The development will integrate power generation, hydrogen production and ammonia synthesis into a large-scale platform. The project is expected to leverage the region’s abundant renewable resources and strategic access to port infrastructure.
KBR was instrumental in supporting ORNX’s engagement with USTDA and the development of the successful grant application that secured funding for the project’s Pre-FEED study.
“KBR is proud to support ORNX and USTDA on this important low-cost ammonia initiative in Morocco,” said Jay Ibrahim, President, Sustainable Technology Solutions, KBR.
The ORNX project is expected to contribute to Morocco’s renewable energy and hydrogen objectives while helping establish a large-scale, export-oriented supply of low-carbon ammonia for global markets. The development aligns with increasing demand for clean fuels and sustainable feedstocks across the fertilizer, maritime and industrial sectors.
Morocco has identified hydrogen and its derivatives as a strategic growth opportunity and continues to attract international investment in large-scale renewable energy projects.
“We are very grateful to KBR for its considerable support in working with USTDA to reach this important milestone for our ammonia project in Laayoune”, said Peter A. Gish, President and CEO of ORNX.
KBR’s ammonia technology has been implemented in more than 260 grassroots, revamp and expansion projects worldwide. The company’s proprietary ammonia technologies are recognized for their efficiency, reliability and ability to support both conventional and low-carbon ammonia production pathways.
