KBR Awarded Contract for Libya's Zallaf South Refinery Expansion

Engineering firm to provide project management and technical services for major downstream oil and gas project.

Mar. 18, 2026 at 10:36am

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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 50-month project will see KBR support the EPC (engineering, procurement, and construction) phases of the refinery expansion.

Why it matters

This contract represents an important milestone for KBR's continued involvement in Libya's vital oil and gas infrastructure development. KBR has a long history of executing major projects in the country, including the renowned Great Man-Made River irrigation system. The South Refinery Project aligns with Libya's efforts to expand its downstream energy capabilities and strengthen its position as a key energy exporter.

The details

Under the terms of the contract, KBR will provide contract management, project management, and supporting technical services throughout the EPC phases of the South Refinery Project. KBR's work is expected to be executed over a 50-month period. The company has a proven track record of delivering successful projects in Libya, including engineering services for major national programs such as the Great Man-Made River Project.

  • KBR announced the contract award on March 18, 2026.
  • The project management and technical services work is expected to be executed over a 50-month period.

The players

KBR

An American engineering and construction firm that has a long-standing commitment to advancing vital oil and gas infrastructure in Libya.

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.

Jay Ibrahim

President of KBR's Sustainable Technology Solutions division.

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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 (Globe Newswire)

What’s next

The project is expected to be executed over a 50-month period, with KBR providing project management and technical services throughout the EPC phases.

The takeaway

This contract reinforces KBR's position as a leading provider of engineering and construction services for major oil and gas projects in Libya, as the country continues to invest in expanding its downstream energy capabilities. The project also demonstrates KBR's commitment to supporting Libya's economic development and infrastructure growth.