KBR Awarded Contract for Libya's Zallaf South Refinery Project

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

Mar. 18, 2026 at 10:59am

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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 South Refinery Project in Ubari, Southwest Libya. The 50-month project will support the expansion of Libya's downstream oil and gas infrastructure.

Why it matters

This contract highlights KBR's long-standing presence and expertise in executing major energy projects in Libya, a strategically important market. The South Refinery Project is a key part of Libya's efforts to develop its downstream oil and gas capabilities and reduce reliance on crude oil exports.

The details

Under the contract, KBR will provide contract management, project management and supporting technical services throughout the engineering, procurement and construction phases of the South Refinery Project. KBR has a proven track record of delivering successful projects in Libya, including the Great Man-Made River Project, and has executed over 160 refining and downstream projects globally in a project management role.

  • The project is expected to be executed over a 50-month period.

The players

KBR

An American engineering, construction and professional services company that provides solutions to governments and companies around the world.

Zallaf Exploration, Production and Refining of Oil and Gas Company

The Libyan state-owned company responsible for the South Refinery Project in Ubari, Southwest Libya.

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)

The takeaway

This contract reinforces KBR's position as a leading global provider of engineering and project management services for the oil and gas industry, particularly in strategically important markets like Libya where the company has a long-standing presence and track record of successful project delivery.