{"id":33940,"date":"2026-07-27T11:13:09","date_gmt":"2026-07-27T11:13:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/netherlands\/33940\/"},"modified":"2026-07-27T11:13:09","modified_gmt":"2026-07-27T11:13:09","slug":"kbr-awarded-rotterdam-efuels-management-contract","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/netherlands\/33940\/","title":{"rendered":"KBR Awarded Rotterdam eFuels Management Contract"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&#13;<br \/>\n    &#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<\/p>\n<p>KBR (NYSE: KBR) has been selected by Power2X as project management consultant (PMC) for an eFuels project in Rotterdam, described as one of Europe\u2019s largest synthetic sustainable aviation fuel (eSAF) initiatives. KBR will provide PMC services across FEED and execution, covering cost, schedule, quality and safety.<\/p>\n<p>The project is expected to produce over 250,000 tons of e-SAF per year, targeted to meet nearly 40% of the ReFuelEU Aviation Regulation eSAF production mandated in its first phase (2030\u20132032). According to KBR, this represents a key investment in the Rotterdam petrochemical sector and supports Europe\u2019s clean aviation and decarbonization goals.<\/p>\n<p>\n            Loading&#8230;\n          <\/p>\n<p>          Loading translation&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>          Positive<\/p>\n<p>                    PMC contract awarded by Power2X for major Rotterdam eFuels project<\/p>\n<p>                    250,000+ tons\/year e-SAF capacity tied to ReFuelEU mandates<\/p>\n<p>                    Project aims to meet nearly 40% of first-phase ReFuelEU eSAF production<\/p>\n<p>                    KBR\u2019s role spans FEED and execution with cost, schedule, quality, safety scope<\/p>\n<p class=\"context-narrative-text\">\n      Recent insider activity recorded Net Buying totaling 29,875 shares across four transactions. That provides separate company-specific context for this contract award, while prior positive announcements\u2019 negative reactions remain a risk to monitor.\n    <\/p>\n<p>\n        Annual e-SAF production<br \/>\n        over 250,000 tons per year<\/p>\n<p>        Rotterdam eFuels project<\/p>\n<p>\n        Share of mandated production<br \/>\n        nearly 40%<\/p>\n<p>        total production mandated by the ReFuelEU Aviation Regulation<\/p>\n<p>\n        Mandate phase timeline<br \/>\n        2030\u20132032<\/p>\n<p>        first phase of ReFuelEU Aviation mandates<\/p>\n<p>\n        Employees<br \/>\n        approximately 36,000 people<\/p>\n<p>        KBR worldwide<\/p>\n<p>\n        Customer countries<br \/>\n        more than 85 countries<\/p>\n<p>        KBR global customer base<\/p>\n<p>\n        Operating countries<br \/>\n        over 28 countries<\/p>\n<p>        KBR worldwide operations<\/p>\n<p>            Date<br \/>\n            Event<br \/>\n            Sentiment<br \/>\n            24h Move<br \/>\n            Catalyst<\/p>\n<p>            Jul 20<\/p>\n<p>                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stocktitan.net\/news\/KBR\/kbr-ammonia-technology-selected-by-pampa-energia-for-its-facility-in-9s724wt4wsuy.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Ammonia technology selection<\/a><\/p>\n<p>              Positive<\/p>\n<p>              -1.4%<\/p>\n<p>              Pampa Energ\u00eda selected KBR technology for a 3,430-ton-per-day ammonia plant.<\/p>\n<p>            Jul 14<\/p>\n<p>                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stocktitan.net\/news\/KBR\/kbr-s-mission-technology-solutions-selected-for-multiple-award-kqi3dmidvyzj.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Advisory contract selection<\/a><\/p>\n<p>              Positive<\/p>\n<p>              -0.7%<\/p>\n<p>              KBR joined the five-year ASTRA advisory contract with an $866 million ceiling.<\/p>\n<p>            Jul 09<\/p>\n<p>                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stocktitan.net\/news\/KBR\/new-report-from-kbr-supports-potential-for-us-1-75-kg-hydrogen-from-i6unqwgx8es7.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Hydrogen cost study<\/a><\/p>\n<p>              Neutral<\/p>\n<p>              -1.2%<\/p>\n<p>              KBR modeled hydrogen costs of US$1.75\/kg in best-case Iceland scenarios.<\/p>\n<p>            Jul 09<\/p>\n<p>                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stocktitan.net\/news\/KBR\/kbr-highlights-safety-sustainability-and-solutions-in-2025-e8cnuspz1spt.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Sustainability report<\/a><\/p>\n<p>              Positive<\/p>\n<p>              -1.2%<\/p>\n<p>              KBR reported sustainability metrics including 35% sustainability-focused revenue.<\/p>\n<p>            Jul 06<\/p>\n<p>                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stocktitan.net\/news\/KBR\/kbr-to-hold-second-quarter-earnings-conference-rhjcuyi3sh83.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Earnings call scheduling<\/a><\/p>\n<p>              Neutral<\/p>\n<p>              +2.8%<\/p>\n<p>              KBR scheduled its second-quarter 2026 earnings call for July 30.<\/p>\n<p>        Pattern Detected<\/p>\n<p class=\"context-pattern-text\">KBR\u2019s recent positive corporate announcements generally coincided with negative 24-hour reactions, while its earnings-call scheduling notice coincided with a 2.8% gain.<\/p>\n<p>          project management consultant<\/p>\n<p>          technical<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;awarded the Project Management Consultant (PMC) contract by Power2X&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>A project management consultant is a professional who helps organizations plan, organize and oversee specific projects, guiding scope, schedules, budgets, risks and team coordination to increase the chance a project finishes on time and on budget. For investors, their work matters because effective project management can reduce cost overruns and delays, protect projected returns and preserve a company\u2019s cash flow\u2014like a contractor keeping a home renovation on schedule and within budget.<\/p>\n<p>          feed<\/p>\n<p>          technical<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;PMC services during the FEED and execution phases&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>A feed is a continuous stream of digital information\u2014such as price updates, trading data, or news\u2014pushed to users or systems in real time. Think of it like a faucet that delivers fresh data every second: the faster and more reliable the flow, the quicker investors and automated systems can react to market moves and new information. Feed quality affects trading decisions, risk management, and the timeliness of financial analysis.<\/p>\n<p class=\"context-ai-disclaimer\">AI-generated analysis. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stocktitan.net\/rhea-ai.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">How Rhea-AI works<\/a>. Not financial advice.<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n    &#13;<br \/>\n    &#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<\/p>\n<p>  <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"ps-bar__icon\" src=\"https:\/\/static.stocktitan.net\/img\/icons\/Google_News_icon.svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n    &#13;<br \/>\n    See more from StockTitan in Google Search and AI answers.&#13;<br \/>\n    Adds StockTitan as a preferred source \u00b7 opens Google&#13;\n  <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n    &#13;<br \/>\n    &#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n    &#13;<br \/>\n      07\/27\/2026 &#8211; 06:00 AM&#13;<br \/>\n    &#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<\/p>\n<p>HOUSTON, July  27, 2026  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) &#8212; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stocktitan.net\/overview\/KBR\/\" title=\"View KBR stock overview\" class=\"symbol-link\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">KBR<\/a> (NYSE: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stocktitan.net\/overview\/KBR\/\" title=\"View KBR stock overview\" class=\"symbol-link\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">KBR<\/a>) announced it has been awarded the Project Management Consultant (PMC) contract by Power2X for its eFuels project in Rotterdam.<\/p>\n<p>The project marks a significant step toward reducing Europe\u2019s reliance on fossil jet fuel. It will be one of the largest European projects of its kind and a flagship project for decarbonizing fuels, contributing significantly to ReFuelEU eSAF blending targets in its first phase. It also highlights the potential to scale synthetic\u00a0sustainable aviation fuel (eSAF) production and lower costs, helping reduce eSAF costs over time.<\/p>\n<p>Under the terms of the contract, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stocktitan.net\/overview\/KBR\/\" title=\"View KBR stock overview\" class=\"symbol-link\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">KBR<\/a> will provide PMC services during the FEED and execution phases. The PMC scope will include cost, schedule, quality and safety services. The project is expected to produce over 250,000 tons of e-SAF per year, comprising nearly 40% of the total production mandated by the ReFuelEU Aviation Regulation, and to be completed in line with the first phase of the mandates (2030 \u2013 2032). It represents a key investment in the Rotterdam petrochemical sector.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cKBR is proud to support Power2X for the landmark eFuels project in Rotterdam, which will drive the advancement of SAF production in Europe,\u201d said Jay Ibrahim, President, KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions. \u201cWith our extensive track record in executing large-scale industrial projects, we are committed to leveraging our integrated delivery approach and technical expertise with the purpose of delivering this facility safely, efficiently, and to European standards, contributing to Europe\u2019s clean aviation goals.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>KBR is a global leader in engineering solutions, with a longstanding track record of delivering tailored energy solutions worldwide, and a strong focus on safety, performance, and long-term value for its clients.<\/p>\n<p>About KBR<br \/>We deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 36,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 85 countries and operations in over 28 countries. KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results. At KBR, We Deliver.<br \/>Visit www.kbr.com<\/p>\n<p>Forward Looking Statements<br \/>The statements in this press release that are not historical statements, including statements regarding KBR\u2019s project management consultant services, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. These statements are subject to numerous risks, uncertainties and assumptions, many of which are beyond the company\u2019s control, that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results expressed or implied by the statements. These risks, uncertainties and assumptions include, but are not limited to, those set forth in the company\u2019s most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K, any subsequent Form 10-Qs and 8-Ks and other U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filings, which discuss some of the important risks, uncertainties and assumptions that the company has identified that may affect its business, results of operations and financial condition. Due to such risks, uncertainties and assumptions, you are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. Except as required by law, the company undertakes no obligation to revise or update publicly any forward-looking statements for any reason.<\/p>\n<p>For further information, please contact:<\/p>\n<p>Investors<br \/>Rachael Goldwait<br \/>Vice President, Investor Relations<br \/>713-753-5082<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=ApC-XISAVl5p919urNcdOGSrJGO64sAhxuyEM7KrOKSCHK4qZXdLziNeh47jYELQYS1NUyTX8GvugXK3yfKfD6I0iEC_OX-7W5U2vQQjtU0=\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Investors@kbr.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Media<br \/>Philip Ivy<br \/>Vice President, Global Communications and Marketing <br \/>713-753-3800<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=bTDeFZhwZPWyifERs5GKihZA2k8ao51nGRhOWO-bJ8RjuAQ_c4SvLYBym98TMUzFMmRtu1nAR2KCgm2zGJM-ZZptdPjEzLUguVPz-xnmqOc=\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">MediaRelations@kbr.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" class=\"__GNW8366DE3E__IMG\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/netherlands\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1785150788_976_ti.gif\"\/> <br \/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/netherlands\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1785150789_747_Kellogg-Brown-Root-LLC-.png\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\"\/>&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n    &#13;<br \/>\n      &#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n  &#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n    FAQ  &#13;\n  <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n  &#13;<br \/>\n  &#13;<\/p>\n<p>        What did KBR (NYSE: KBR) announce about the Power2X eFuels project in Rotterdam on July 27, 2026?<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n          KBR announced it was awarded the project management consultant (PMC) contract by Power2X for an eFuels project in Rotterdam. According to KBR, the project focuses on sustainable aviation fuel and supports Europe\u2019s clean aviation and decarbonization goals under ReFuelEU Aviation Regulation mandates.&#13;\n        <\/p>\n<p>    &#13;<br \/>\n  &#13;<\/p>\n<p>        How much sustainable aviation fuel will the Power2X Rotterdam eFuels project managed by KBR produce?<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n          The Power2X eFuels project in Rotterdam is expected to produce over 250,000 tons of synthetic sustainable aviation fuel (e-SAF) per year. According to KBR, this output is intended to cover nearly 40% of the eSAF production mandated in the first phase of ReFuelEU Aviation Regulation.&#13;\n        <\/p>\n<p>    &#13;<br \/>\n  &#13;<\/p>\n<p>        What is KBR\u2019s specific role as project management consultant for the Power2X eFuels project?<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n          KBR will provide project management consultant services during the FEED and execution phases of the Power2X eFuels project. According to KBR, its scope includes managing cost, schedule, quality and safety, leveraging its integrated delivery approach and experience in large-scale industrial projects.&#13;\n        <\/p>\n<p>    &#13;<br \/>\n  &#13;<\/p>\n<p>        How does the Power2X Rotterdam eFuels project support ReFuelEU Aviation Regulation targets?<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n          The Rotterdam eFuels project aims to contribute significantly to ReFuelEU eSAF blending targets in its first phase. According to KBR, expected output of over 250,000 tons of e-SAF per year would represent nearly 40% of required production for the 2030\u20132032 mandate window.&#13;\n        <\/p>\n<p>    &#13;<br \/>\n  &#13;<\/p>\n<p>        Why is the Power2X eFuels project in Rotterdam considered important for KBR and the region?<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n          The eFuels project is described as one of Europe\u2019s largest synthetic sustainable aviation fuel initiatives and a key Rotterdam petrochemical investment. According to KBR, it highlights potential to scale eSAF production, lower costs over time, and advance Europe\u2019s clean aviation goals while showcasing KBR\u2019s project delivery capabilities.&#13;\n        <\/p>\n<p>    &#13;<br \/>\n  &#13;<\/p>\n<p>        What timeline is associated with the KBR-managed eFuels project in Rotterdam under ReFuelEU mandates?<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n          The project is planned to be completed in line with the first phase of ReFuelEU Aviation Regulation mandates, covering 2030 to 2032. 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