Engineering group KBR has been awarded a contract by Fikrat Al-Tadweer to supply its green methanol technology for Saudi Arabia’s first biomethanol plant, a project aimed at converting landfill gas into clean fuel.
The company said its PureM™ solution will be used to produce renewable methanol at commercial scale, offering a low-cost route to cleaner fuels.
The technology can process a wide range of feedstocks, including biogas, gasification-derived syngas, hydrogen and pure carbon dioxide, providing flexibility and improved efficiency.
Under the agreement, KBR will deliver technology licensing, proprietary engineering design, catalysts and specialised equipment for the facility.
Jay Ibrahim, president of KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions, said the project supports the Kingdom’s efforts to curb landfill gas emissions while developing sustainable fuels.
“We are proud to support Fikrat Al-Tadweer in this pioneering biomethanol project, which aligns with Saudi Arabia’s national policy and its vision for a cleaner, greener future,” he said.
KBR methanol technology chosen for Saudi Arabia’s first biomethanol plant
