KBR (NYSE: KBR) has been awarded a Project Management Consultant (PMC) contract by Power2X for an eFuels project in Rotterdam, the company announced.

Under the contract, KBR will provide PMC services during the front-end engineering and design (FEED) and execution phases, covering cost, schedule, quality, and safety functions.

The project is designed to produce more than 250,000 tons of synthetic sustainable aviation fuel (eSAF) per year, which the company states would represent nearly 40% of the total production mandated under the ReFuelEU Aviation Regulation. The project is expected to be completed between 2030 and 2032, in line with the first phase of those mandates.

"KBR is proud to support Power2X for the landmark eFuels project in Rotterdam, which will drive the advancement of SAF production in Europe," said Jay Ibrahim, President of KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions. "With our extensive track record in executing large-scale industrial projects, we are committed to leveraging our integrated delivery approach and technical expertise with the purpose of delivering this facility safely, efficiently, and to European standards."

KBR employs approximately 36,000 people worldwide and operates in more than 28 countries, serving customers in over 85 countries.