L&T signs MoU with US-based KBR for building refineries

MUMBAI: Larsen & Toubro’s hydrocarbon arm has signed a memorandum of understanding with US-based engineering company KBR for construction of modular process plants for refinery and petrochemicals projects.

KBR and L&T Hydrocarbon Engineering (LTHE) will collaborate to develop business opportunities for refineries and petrochemical units, the Indian engineering major said Monday.

“Through this MoU with KBR, LTHE will combine its best-in-class engineering, world class modular fabrication facilities and core strength of project management and construction to offer safe, reliable, and optimized solutions to our customers,” Subramanian Sarma, managing director and chief executive officer of LTHE said.