BP has chosen science, technology and engineering solutions provider KBR as the lead integrated project management contractor for its global portfolio of hydrogen projects.
KBR said it will use the collaborative working practices and expertise of its Integrated Project Management Team (IPMT). The IPMT will provide the necessary services for safe, effective and high-quality project delivery, including performance management of individual projects and relevant subcontractors, he added.
The scope of the contract includes joint contribution to the initial project, optimization and execution phases, as well as management support through construction, commissioning and commissioning of BP’s global hydrogen projects, said KBR in its statement, adding that the contract will begin under the existing global agreement. with BP.
“We are delighted to have been selected to participate in BP’s strategic energy transition program and to support its plans for sustainable growth in the hydrogen sector,” said Jay Ibrahim, president of the Sustainable Technology Solutions business from KBR.
“This contract award aligns with KBR’s mission to offer our customers differentiated and sustainable solutions that enable the energy transition. KBR is proud of its long relationship with BP. Leveraging this relationship and our core expertise in the hydrogen domain, we will continue to collaborate on successful projects that support their business goals,” he added.
Hydrogen is one of five growth drivers in BP’s energy transition, BP said in a statement posted on its website in December last year. Globally, BP is working on a significant and growing portfolio of options for the development of green and blue hydrogen projects in advantaged markets worldwide, including potential developments in the UK, the Netherlands, Germany, Spain, the Middle East Medium, USA and Australia.
By 2030, BP aims to produce between 0.5 and 0.7 million tonnes per year of mostly green hydrogen, while selectively pursuing blue hydrogen opportunities, according to BP’s site. To achieve this, the company is accessing new segments such as the mobility and industrial sectors, including the decarbonisation of its own refineries, he adds.
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