KBR’s Methanol Technology Selected by Fikrat Al-Tadweer for the First Biomethanol Plant in Saudi Arabia
12.18.2025 By Tank Terminals - NEWS

December 18, 2025 [KBR]- KBR announced today that it has been awarded a contract for its PureMSM green methanol technology by Fikrat Al-Tadweer for a pioneering biomethanol plant in Saudi Arabia for transforming landfill-gas into clean fuels.

 

KBR’s PureM solution is designed for commercial-scale deployment with a low cost of renewable methanol production. The technology can utilize a wide range of feedstocks, including biogas, gasification-derived syngas, hydrogen, and pure CO₂, enabling flexibility and efficiency. Under the terms of the contract, KBR will provide technology licensing, proprietary engineering design, catalyst, and proprietary equipment for the biomethanol facility.

“We are proud to support Fikrat Al-Tadweer in its groundbreaking biomethanol project, which aligns with Saudi Arabia’s national policy on eliminating landfill gas emissions and creating sustainable fuels,” said Jay Ibrahim, President, KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions. “This collaboration underscores KBR’s commitment to enabling global energy security and supporting the Kingdom’s vision for a cleaner, greener future.”

KBR has been a leader in innovative, sustainable process technology development, commercialization, and plant design solutions for over 50 years.

 

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