據世界石油網2022年9月9日報道，美國大型能源公司凱洛格·布朗·路特（KBR）集團公司時下正在開展一項研究，開發一種碳中和的綠色氨基系統，為世界最大的化學品航運公司之一的挪威奧德費爾公司（Odfjell）擁有的半潛式鉆井設備提供動力。  

KBR將與奧德費爾公司、挪威能源巨頭Equinor和芬蘭瓦錫蘭公司（W?rtsil?）合作，評估鉆井設備上的柴油發電機向氨燃料發電機的轉換。

KBR可持續技術解決方案總裁Jay Ibrahim表示：“我們很高興能夠成為合作努力的一部分，這將充分整合KBR的半潛式鉆機技術專長、瓦錫蘭公司的電力系統、奧德費爾公司和Equinor的運營能力，所有這些都將提供一個碳中和的解決方案。”“這個項目展示了氨氣在現有資產脫碳和實現凈零目標方面的作用。我們為推動關鍵市場的積極變化、創新和改進感到自豪，并為支持整個行業的客戶轉向更清潔的燃料選擇感到自豪。”

KBR是世界領先的氨許可證頒發商，KBR的K-GreeN?技術生產基于電解水的無碳氨。K-GreeN是一種可行的、可再生的海上和航運業脫碳替代品。

30多年來，KBR一直在為Equinor和奧德費爾公司提供海上技術、工程和原始半潛式鉆機設計支持。

李峻 編譯自 世界石油網

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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.