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KBR AND CUST-O-FAB FORM ALLIANCE TO PERFORM FCC REVAMPS
Refiners can now choose from a technology design package or a complete technology turnkey package for FCC revamps.
HOUSTON - KBR (formerly Kellogg Brown & Root) and Cust-O-Fab Service Company, L.L.C. ("COF") have announced an alliance for the supply of Fluid Catalytic Cracking Unit (FCCU) technology-based, Lump Sum Turnkey ("LSTK") revamp services to the refining industry. KBR is the engineering and construction subsidiary of Halliburton (NYSE:HAL).
KBR has a long been a leader in developing and supplying FCC technology to the refining industry. COF specializes in the fabrication of FCC equipment and in turnkey construction and maintenance work for FCC turnarounds. By combining their expertise, experience and know-how, the two companies are offering to the refining industry the best process technology at the lowest execution and implementation costs. Refiners can now choose from a technology design package or a complete technology turnkey package for FCC revamps.
"We are entering our new alliance agreement with KBR with great excitement and anticipation," said Arlo DeKraai, senior manager, COF. "KBR is a world- class company with strong, proven FCC technology. With KBR's commitment to research, we are partnering ourselves with the best in the industry for implementation of LSTK FCCU Revamps. Our alliance with KBR will enable us to provide outstanding technology solutions for our clients as they consider their next FCC upgrade."
"We look forward to a great collaboration with COF," noted Martin Van Sickels, KBR vice president and Chief Technology Officer. "COF has been the leader in the field of fabrication of FCC equipment and FCC turnarounds. COF has also been recognized for their low cost delivery approach. Due to the unique expertise of both KBR and COF, the new alliance will offer great technology, convenience and savings to refiners. The layers of hidden costs which result from the involvement of various third parties in FCC revamp projects will be eliminated."
KBR provides global engineering, procurement, construction, logistics, operation and maintenance, program management and other technical services. Whether designing a chemical plant; serving as a defense industry contractor; or providing small capital construction, KBR delivers world class service and performance.
Founded in 1919, Halliburton is one of the world's largest providers of products and services to the petroleum and energy industries. The company serves its customers with a broad range of products and services through its Energy Services Group and Engineering and Construction business segments. The company's World Wide Web can be accessed at www.halliburton.com.
Cust-O-Fab Service Company, L.L.C., located in Tulsa, OK, provides specially fabricated components to the Oil Refining and Petrochemical industries. Along with its large fabrication capabilities, Cust-O-Fab is a leader in the execution of process unit turnarounds. Cust-O-Fab provides its customers with unique solutions to their turnaround problems by utilizing their unparalleled field experience. Find out more by accessing Cust-O-Fab at their website www.custofabsc.com.
Contacts
Patrice Mingo
patrice.mingo@halliburton.com
KBR Public Relations
(p) 713.753.3011
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