KBR has signed a joint venture (JV) agreement with NIPIneftegas JSC to establish a new engineering and support service company, KBR-NIPILLP, for oil and gas companies in Kazakhstan, according to a press release. 

KBR-NIPILLP will provide engineering, procurement, design and related services for projects across the upstream, midstream and downstream oil and gas sectors in Kazakhstan. The company will also prepare technical requirements for all stages of a project, including project management, contract supervision, planning, and cost control. 

KBR President, Jay Ibrahim, said, “This joint venture represents KBR’s ability to bring consistent and valuable training and educational programs to the region. We look forward to mobilizing our expertise, innovative systems and low-cost energy solutions to support our clients’ success on their new projects in Kazakhstan.”