KBR Awarded Construction Contract for Chevron’s Base Oil Project in Pascagoula, MS
April 27 2011 - 4:05PM
Business Wire
KBR (NYSE: KBR) today announced it has been awarded a $65
million contract by Chevron Products Company to execute a Base Oil
expansion project at Chevron’s refinery in Pascagoula, MS. The
construction project includes building a new lubes hydrocracker and
a lube dewaxing / hydrofinishing unit. KBR intends to hire staff
locally for the execution of this project. Work is expected to
begin in May, and upon completion, the facility is expected to be
one of the largest premium base oil plants in the world.
“We are proud to have been selected to execute the delivery of
this project, helping Chevron become one of the world's largest
producers of premium base oil,” said David Zimmerman, President,
KBR Services. “KBR has a long history of executing major
construction projects in this region and at this refinery. We look
forward to continuing this tradition, using local resources to
deliver a project that meets schedule and cost targets while
maintaining KBR’s absolute commitment to safety excellence.”
KBR is a global engineering, construction and services company
supporting the energy, hydrocarbon, government services, minerals,
civil infrastructure, power, industrial, and commercial markets.
For more information, visit www.kbr.com.
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