KBR Incorporation announced it was awarded a front-end engineering design (FEED) and project management services contract for Oman Liquefied Natural Gas LLC (Oman LNG) in Qalhat, Oman, according to Reuters.

As informed on Hellenic Shipping News, the FEED project represents KBR’s reentry into the Oman market and supports the firm’s strategic focus on gas monetization in the Middle East region.

KBR’s President to Europe, Middle East & Africa, Jay Ibrahim, stated “This contract confirms KBR’s strong reputation as one of the world’s preeminent leaders in LNG facilities and demonstrates the trust that Oman LNG has placed in KBR following the successful development of the original FEED of this world-class LNG facility.”

Oman LNG operates three liquefaction trains with a total nameplate capacity of 10.4m tons per annum. The company is a recognized leader in liquefied natural gas (LNG) with over 40 years of continuous experience and depth of capability, know-how and engineering talent that is unmatched in the industry.