KBR launches KCOTKlean, a suite of low and zero-carbon technologies aimed at decarbonising the catalytic olefins process. This technology integrates KBR’s Catalytic Olefins technology, K-COT®, with CPOx technology developed by KIMM (Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials).

KCOTKlean achieves significant carbon reduction by leveraging circular feeds, cleaner fuels, electrification or carbon capture. This innovation builds upon KBR’s proprietary catalytic olefins process (K-COT®), which converts low-value olefinic, paraffinic or mixed streams into high-value propylene and ethylene. KBR has licensed over 100 grassroots ethylene plants utilising its cracking technologies and flexible plant designs to produce ethylene, propylene, and other byproducts from a variety of feedstocks.

KIMM’s CPOx technology to convert methane-rich fuel into hydrogen-rich fuel optimises combustion in the catalytic regeneration environment and diversifies fuel options for the K-COT® catalyst regenerator.

“It is our ultimate goal to turn sustainable concepts into reality, supporting our customers as they transition into a more sustainable world,” said Hari Ravindran, senior VP and global head of KBR Technology Solutions.