KBR Awarded Contract for Libya's Zallaf South Refinery Expansion

The project management and technical services contract is expected to be executed over a 50-month period.

Mar. 18, 2026 at 10:05am

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KBR, a global engineering and construction firm, has been awarded a contract by Zallaf Exploration, Production and Refining of Oil and Gas Company to provide project management and technical services for the expansion of the South Refinery Project in Ubari, Southwest Libya. The contract will cover the EPC (engineering, procurement, and construction) phases of the project.

Why it matters

This project is strategically important for Libya's downstream oil and gas infrastructure development. KBR has a long history of delivering successful projects in Libya, including the iconic Great Man-Made River Project, and this contract further solidifies the company's presence and expertise in the country.

The details

Under the terms of the contract, KBR will be responsible for contract management, project management, and supporting technical services throughout the EPC phases of the South Refinery Project. The work is expected to be executed over a 50-month period.

  • The contract was awarded on March 18, 2026.
  • The project is expected to be executed over a 50-month period.

The players

KBR

A global engineering and construction firm that has a long-standing commitment to advancing vital oil and gas infrastructure in Libya, with a proven track record of delivering successful projects in the country.

Zallaf Exploration, Production and Refining of Oil and Gas Company

The Libyan company that awarded the contract to KBR for the South Refinery Project expansion.

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What they’re saying

“As an American company with a long and proud history in Libya, we are pleased to support this strategically important project. We are committed to establishing a long-term presence in the country, built on strong local engineering talent, while once again demonstrating our world class capability to safely and reliably manage large scale, complex projects on schedule.”

— Jay Ibrahim, President, KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions (GlobeNewswire)

The takeaway

This contract reinforces KBR's position as a leading provider of project management and technical services for critical energy infrastructure projects in Libya, further cementing the company's long-term commitment to the country's economic development.