KBR, a global leader in engineering, procurement, and construction services, announced a significant win in the clean energy sector. The company has been awarded a second contract by Hanwha Impact Corporation to deploy its advanced ammonia cracking technology for Hanwha's clean power generation facility in South Korea. The announcement was made in Houston on April 15, 2025.

Under the newly signed agreement, KBR will provide comprehensive technology licensing, proprietary engineering design, specialized equipment, and crucial services for a substantial 214 metric tons per day hydrogen production facility. This facility will be the second to utilize KBR's cutting-edge H2ACT ammonia cracking technology for Hanwha, signifying a strong and growing partnership between the two companies. The primary objective of this project is to produce clean hydrogen, a vital component in South Korea's ambitious decarbonization efforts.

Ammonia (NH3), a compound of nitrogen and hydrogen, is gaining significant traction as an efficient and cost-effective medium for storing and transporting hydrogen. This is because it has a higher volumetric energy density compared to gaseous hydrogen, making it easier and more economical to ship over long distances. The H2ACT technology employed by KBR facilitates the "cracking" or decomposition of ammonia into high-purity hydrogen and nitrogen. The resulting hydrogen can then be utilized for various clean energy applications, including power generation, industrial processes, and transportation.

Jay Ibrahim, President of KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions, expressed his enthusiasm about the continued collaboration with Hanwha. "We are grateful for the trust Hanwha has placed in KBR to support their growth plans," he stated. "KBR’s innovative H2ACT technology was previously selected by Hanwha for large-scale, sustainable hydrogen production and this new award utilizes a design intended to further enhance the cost-efficiency of the project.”

This second contract win for KBR's H2ACT technology with Hanwha highlights the technology's effectiveness and the confidence the client has in KBR's capabilities. The fact that Hanwha has opted for KBR's solution for a second significant project underscores the reliability and economic benefits offered by the H2ACT® process. The enhanced cost-efficiency mentioned by Ibrahim suggests that KBR is continuously innovating and optimizing its technology to provide even more competitive solutions for clean hydrogen production.

KBR boasts a long and distinguished history in ammonia technology, with its expertise being incorporated into over 260 grassroots plants globally since 1944. This extensive experience has allowed KBR to consistently optimize its processes for energy efficiency and minimize carbon dioxide emissions.