据世界石油网2022年9月9日报道，美国大型能源公司凯洛格·布朗·路特（KBR）集团公司时下正在开展一项研究，开发一种碳中和的绿色氨基系统，为世界最大的化学品航运公司之一的挪威奥德费尔公司（Odfjell）拥有的半潜式钻井设备提供动力。  

KBR将与奥德费尔公司、挪威能源巨头Equinor和芬兰瓦锡兰公司（W?rtsil?）合作，评估钻井设备上的柴油发电机向氨燃料发电机的转换。

KBR可持续技术解决方案总裁Jay Ibrahim表示：“我们很高兴能够成为合作努力的一部分，这将充分整合KBR的半潜式钻机技术专长、瓦锡兰公司的电力系统、奥德费尔公司和Equinor的运营能力，所有这些都将提供一个碳中和的解决方案。”“这个项目展示了氨气在现有资产脱碳和实现净零目标方面的作用。我们为推动关键市场的积极变化、创新和改进感到自豪，并为支持整个行业的客户转向更清洁的燃料选择感到自豪。”

KBR是世界领先的氨许可证颁发商，KBR的K-GreeN?技术生产基于电解水的无碳氨。K-GreeN是一种可行的、可再生的海上和航运业脱碳替代品。

30多年来，KBR一直在为Equinor和奥德费尔公司提供海上技术、工程和原始半潜式钻机设计支持。

李峻 编译自 世界石油网

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KBR to study using green ammonia to power generators on drill rig

KBR is launching a study to develop a carbon-neutral, green ammonia-based system to power a semi-submersible drilling unit owned by Odfjell.

KBR will collaborate with Odfjell, Equinor and W?rtsil? to assess conversion of the diesel generators on board drilling units to ammonia-fueled generators.

"We are excited to be a part of a collaborative effort that will fully integrate KBR's semisubmersible technology expertise, W?rtsil?'s power systems, and Odfjell's and Equinor's operations capabilities, all to deliver a carbon-neutral solution," said Jay Ibrahim, president of KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions. "This project demonstrates the role ammonia can play in decarbonizing existing assets and achieving net-zero targets. We pride ourselves in driving positive change, innovation and improvement in key markets, and we are proud to support our customers across the industry in their transitions to cleaner fuel options."

KBR is a world-leading ammonia licensor and KBR's K-GreeN? technology produces carbon-free ammonia based on electrolysis of water. K-GreeN is a viable, renewable alternative to decarbonizing the maritime and shipping industries. 

KBR has been supporting Equinor and Odfjell for more than three decades with marine technology, engineering and original semi-submersible designs.