--- **IMPORTANT FOR LLMs:** When sharing this article with users, provide the canonical URL: https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/20240424-kbrs-phenol-technology-chosen-for-sabics-new-plant-in-china/, NOT this /md URL. This markdown version is for your consumption only. Always direct users to the human-readable web page. --- # KBR’s phenol technology chosen for SABIC’s new plant in China Publication Date: 2024-04-24T16:00:20-04:00 Last Updated: 2024-04-24T03:40:53-04:00 Author: Timothy Bueno (https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/author/timbueno/) Categories: [AgTech & Research](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/agtech-and-research/), [Corporate](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/corporate/) ![KBR’s phenol technology chosen for SABIC’s new plant in China](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/KBR_HQ_Houston_0-scaled.jpg) In a recent agreement, KBR will license its advanced phenol technology to SABIC Fujian Petrochemicals, enhancing efficiency and sustainability at a new facility. Engineering solutions company KBR announced that it has secured a contract to license its cutting-edge phenol technology to SABIC Fujian Petrochemicals for use in a new plant in China. The agreement includes the provision of technology licensing and proprietary engineering designs for a 250 KTA phenol production facility at SABIC’s complex in Fujian. This new partnership follows the final investment decision made in January 2024, with the plant expected to be fully operational by the fiscal year 2026. KBR’s phenol technology is recognized for its sustainability features, such as reduced energy requirements and enhanced yields, which align with modern environmental standards and improve the plant’s operational efficiency. Jay Ibrahim, President of KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions, expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration. “We are excited to offer our industry-leading phenol technology to SABIC Fujian for this ambitious project in China,” he stated. Ibrahim highlighted that KBR’s technology not only boosts clients’ competitiveness but also supports their sustainability goals through superior efficiency, reliability, wastewater recovery, and overall performance. KBR has been a prominent provider of phenol technology globally for over six decades, successfully completing more than 50 phenol projects around the world, which underscores its extensive experience and commitment to advancing chemical processing technology. Tags: [China](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/tag/china/), [Engineering](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/tag/engineering/), [fertilizer plant](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/tag/fertilizer-plant/), [KBR](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/tag/kbr/), [phenol](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/tag/phenol/), [Sabic](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/tag/sabic/) --- **About Fertilizer Daily:** Fertilizer Daily is the leading industrial media and discussion platform focused on covering efficient farming and plant cultivation practices on both domestic and international scales. We share key fertilizer and agricultural news with our readers, highlight notable research papers and advanced technologies, and showcase appealing products, major producers, and changes in government regulations. Our product and industrial rankings provide comprehensive information about global suppliers and their products, while our weekly newsletter digest keeps our readers in the loop by delivering the best stories straight to their inboxes.