KBR and Mura Awarded Contract for Innovative Plastics Recycling Technology by LG Chem

KBR (NYSE: KBR) announced today that along with Mura, it has secured a contract for its breakthrough plastics recycling technology, Hydro-PRT SM, from LG Chem, Korea.

Under the terms of the contract, KBR will provide technology licensing and engineering to implement the innovative and scalable Hydro-PRT SM technology at LG Chem's Dangjin plant.

Hydro-PRT SM was developed by Mura and is licensed exclusively by KBR. Utilizing supercritical steam, this technology employs a unique patented process to convert a wide range of single-use and other plastics into commercial raw materials that are used to produce new plastics, delivering a truly circular economy.

"We are proud to work with LG Chem to support them with their sustainability initiatives," said Doug Kelly, KBR President, Technology. "KBR is committed to helping clients realize their sustainability and ESG objectives and LG Chem's early leadership in this area is a testament to their sustainability commitment."

KBR has been a leader in process technology development, commercialization, and plant design solutions for over 50 years.

We deliver science, technology, and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 29,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries.

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