KBR joint venture selected by BP for two energy security projects in Azerbaijan

KBR (KBR) announced that its joint venture with SOCAR, SOCAR-KBR LLC, has been awarded two contracts by BP (BP) in Azerbaijan – one to support the Sangachal Terminal Electrification project, Azerbaijan’s largest oil and gas reception terminal, and another for the Shah Deniz compression gas field project. Under the terms of the contracts, SOCAR-KBR will provide detailed engineering design solutions and procurement services for both the projects. SOCAR-KBR previously completed the project FEED for the STEL project, and the pre-FEED and FEED for the SDC project. This additional work reflects BP’s continued confidence in SOCAR-KBR’s delivery excellence. More than 95% of the SOCAR-KBR Baku-based team is composed of Azerbaijani engineers, designers and other professionals. The SOCAR-KBR Baku office will deliver this project with the expertise of local subject matter experts with support from KBR’s global team.