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Morocco ammonia project targets shipping demand. by Ship & Bunker News Team Monday August 17, 2026 The proposed project is expected to produce around 560,000 tonnes/year of low-carbon ammonia. File Image / Pixabay A planned ammonia project in Morocco's Laayoune region is targeting shipping and other export markets with expected production of around 560,000 tonnes/year. The project, being developed by ORNX Green Hydrogen, will use about 900 MW of electrolyser capacity to produce hydrogen and ammonia from renewable power, KBR said in a press release last Wednesday. Engineering firm KBR has been appointed to provide ammonia technology licensing and pre-FEED services for the project, with funding support from the US Trade and Development Agency. The development will combine power generation, hydrogen production and ammonia synthesis, with access to port infrastructure supporting exports. The pre-FEED study will be carried out by KBR with GE Vernova, Electric Hydrogen and Terabase. The project is expected to supply low-carbon ammonia to the fertilizer, maritime and industrial sectors. With ammonia engines now becoming commercially available and shipowners beginning to order vessels, the industry is gradually moving to embrace the fuel. However, significant work remains to develop bunkering infrastructure, as ammonia is toxic and requires strict safety precautions. Ship & Bunker News Team To contact the editor responsible for this story email Ship & Bunker at [email protected]

Huntsville defense firm unveils homegrown "firefly" Laser that zaps enemy drones in seconds. A Huntsville, Alabama defense company gave an up-close demonstration this week of a powerful new anti-drone laser system designed to knock unmanned aerial threats out of the sky before they can endanger U.S. military personnel or American civilians. KBR and its Huntsville-based subsidiary Kord demonstrated FIREFLY, a mobile high-energy laser weapon designed to detect, track, and destroy unmanned aircraft before they can reach American troops, civilian gatherings, or critical infrastructure. Attendees were required to put on laser-protection goggles before the test began. On a live screen, observers watched as the system's sensors and AI-assisted targeting technology identified and followed a drone. Then FIREFLY took it down. Axios reported that the truck-mounted 20-kilowatt system disabled the quadcopter in under four seconds. Kord officials said the onboard batteries provide roughly 15 minutes of total "laser-on time," the unit can be deployed in about 30 minutes, and an operator can learn the controls in as little as five minutes. "This is a homegrown product," KBR's David Zoller said, according to WAFF. "I think often we can look at the work that happens in Huntsville, you see Redstone, you see all the traffic and everything, and you kinda have to wonder what's going on over there," Zoller continued. "Well, it's protecting the people, and this is one of the methods that we're doing it." Play Episode Significant Coaching with Matt Rogers Episode #175: Erik Kudronowicz on Recruiting HIT Like a Girl Pod: Empowering Women in Health IT Breaking the Gender Gap in Healthcare: The Bold Innovations Shaping Women's Futures Reasonably Optimistic Why homeownership feels impossible for Gen Z For generations, owning a home was seen as the first real step into adulthood: a place to raise a family, build wealth and claim a piece of the American Dream. But for Gen Z, soaring prices, high mortgage rates and a shortage of starter homes have pushed even modest houses out of reach.Host Megan McArdle argues that young Americans really have received a worse housing deal than earlier generations. But the era of cheap, abundant homes to buy was shaped by forces we cannot simply recreate, and a good life does not have to begin with buying the perfect house.Subscribe to The Washington Post here. Politically Georgia Trump's Georgia return tests Rick Jackson's general election strategy Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy examine what President Donald Trump's Cobb County visit could mean for gubernatorial nominee Rick Jackson and Senate nominee Mike Collins. They also look at Jackson's first rally since winning the runoff, where he emphasized affordability, education and his personal story without mentioning Trump. Plus, they discuss the lingering Republican divisions Jackson must overcome and the expansive turnout operation his campaign is building for November. Have a question or comment for the show? Call or text the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 770-810-5297. We'll play back your question and answer it during our next Monday Mailbag segment. You can also email your questions at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Watch: Last month, Lockheed Martin also unveiled the MORFIUS(TM) X-Rotor, a reusable, ground-launched aircraft carrying a high-power microwave weapon that the company says can neutralize more than 50 enemy drones during a single flight. Instead of launching expensive interceptors one-by-one at cheap enemy drones, MORFIUS flies into the swarm and blasts them with directed microwave energy, frying their electronics and knocking them out of the sky. Lockheed says the system can neutralize more than 50 enemy drones in a single flight. MORFIUS is a ground-launched X-rotor unmanned aircraft carrying a high-power microwave payload. It is designed for field recovery and reuse. After frying a swarm, it returns, gets recovered, and can launch again. That means a dramatically lower cost-per-kill compared to firing a missile at every single $20,000-$50,000 kamikaze drone. Jim Hᴏft is the founder and editor of The Gateway Pundit, one of the top conservative news outlets in America. Jim was awarded the Reed Irvine Accuracy in Media Award in 2013 and is the proud recipient of the Breitbart Award for Excellence in Online Journalism from the Americans for Prosperity Foundation in May 2016. Ad block users: Some site features may not work correctly while an ad blocker is enabled, because they break scripts and content this website depends on. If you can't see comments below, for example, please disable your ad blocker.

KBR selected by ORNX for low-cost ammonia Pre-FEED study supporting landmark Morocco project. Publish date Wed, 08/12/2026 - 12:00 HOUSTON, August 12, 2026 - KBR (NYSE: KBR) announced today that it has been selected by ORNX Green Hydrogen for the pre-front-end engineering design (Pre-FEED) phase of a world-scale, low cost ammonia project planned for the Laâyoune region of Morocco. The study is being supported through funding from the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA). KBR will provide technology licensing and pre-FEED services for the project, which is expected to produce approximately 560,000 metric tons per year of low-cost ammonia and utilize about 900 MW of electrolyzer capacity. The development will integrate power generation, hydrogen production and ammonia synthesis into a large-scale platform. The project is expected to leverage the region's abundant renewable resources and strategic access to port infrastructure. KBR was instrumental in supporting ORNX's engagement with USTDA and the development of the successful grant application that secured funding for the project's Pre-FEED study. "KBR is proud to support ORNX and USTDA on this important low cost ammonia initiative in Morocco," said Jay Ibrahim, President, Sustainable Technology Solutions, KBR. "As a global leader in ammonia technology, KBR is uniquely positioned to help developers accelerate project maturity, optimize plant performance and reduce execution risk. This award reflects the strength of our integrated approach and our commitment to enabling the energy transition through scalable, commercially viable solutions." The ORNX project is expected to contribute to Morocco's renewable energy and hydrogen objectives while helping establish a large-scale, export-oriented supply of low-carbon ammonia for global markets. The development aligns with increasing demand for clean fuels and sustainable feedstocks across the fertilizer, maritime and industrial sectors. Morocco has identified hydrogen and its derivatives as a strategic growth opportunity and continues to attract international investment in large-scale renewable energy projects. "We are very grateful to KBR for its considerable support in working with USTDA to reach this important milestone for our ammonia project in Laayoune" said Peter A. Gish, President and CEO of ORNX. "This funding will ensure the successful completion of the pre-FEED studies lead by world-renown KBR, together with a consortium which includes GE Vernova, Electric Hydrogen and Terabase. We look forward to working closely with our partners as we accelerate towards the FEED and Final Investment Decision for our project." KBR's ammonia technology has been implemented in more than 260 grassroots, revamp and expansion projects worldwide. The company's proprietary ammonia technologies are recognized for their efficiency, reliability and ability to support both conventional and low-carbon ammonia production pathways. KBR, Inc. deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 85 countries and operations in over 28 countries. KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results. At KBR, KBR, Inc. Deliver. Forward Looking Statements The statements in this press release that are not historical statements, including statements regarding KBR's licensing and engineering services, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. These statements are subject to numerous risks, uncertainties and assumptions, many of which are beyond the company's control, that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results expressed or implied by the statements. These risks, uncertainties and assumptions include, but are not limited to, those set forth in the company's most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K, any subsequent Form 10-Qs and 8-Ks and other U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filings, which discuss some of the important risks, uncertainties and assumptions that the company has identified that may affect its business, results of operations and financial condition. Due to such risks, uncertainties and assumptions, you are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. Except as required by law, the company undertakes no obligation to revise or update publicly any forward-looking statements for any reason. For further information, please contact: Rachael Goldwait Vice President, Investor Relations 713-753-5082 [email protected] Philip Ivy Vice President, Global Communications and Marketing 713-753-3800 [email protected]