US-based KBR, a global provider of engineering solutions, said it has been awarded a front-end engineering design (Feed) contract by Oman LNG for the debottlenecking of its facility at Sur in the sultanate.

Under the terms of the contract, KBR will provide Feed services for the debottlenecking project to increase production at its world-class plant in Sur.  This Feed stipulates KBR performing full services including licenser and vendor management and associated services.

“This project builds on KBR’s extensive track record of developing and implementing LNG projects and providing solutions to complex developments around the world,” said Jay Ibrahim, KBR president, Energy Solutions – Services.

KBR will act as an extension to Oman LNG’s project team and help manage the overall execution of the project including the management of the supply and ensure all areas of compliance and safety are adhered to.