KBR (NYSE:KBR) is a global engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) company that also offers technology and consulting and government services. Founded in 1901 as M.W. Kellogg Company and later known as Kellogg Brown & Root after merging with Brown & Root under Halliburton, the firm became an independent public company in 2007. Over more than a century, KBR has built a reputation for delivering complex projects across a wide range of industries, including energy, chemicals, hydrocarbons processing, and infrastructure development.
In its core Engineering & Construction segment, KBR provides front-end engineering design (FEED), detailed engineering, procurement, construction and project management for customers in petrochemicals, refining, liquefied natural gas (LNG), hydrogen and water treatment sectors. The company’s Technology & Consulting division develops and licenses proprietary process technologies for chemical conversion, waste treatment and emission control. This division also offers digital solutions and advisory services, helping clients optimize plant performance, advance sustainability goals and integrate emerging energy technologies such as carbon capture and renewable hydrogen production.
KBR’s Government Solutions business serves defense, intelligence and civilian agencies around the world. Services range from logistics and base operations support to engineering, cyber security, and mission-critical consultancy. The company has longstanding contracts with the U.S. Department of Defense, NASA and allied governments, providing technical solutions for military systems, space exploration initiatives and homeland security projects. Through its global network, KBR maintains operations in more than 40 countries, with major regional hubs across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific and Africa.
Under the leadership of President and Chief Executive Officer Stuart L. Bradie, who has guided the company since 2014, KBR continues to expand its technology offerings and strengthen its presence in high-growth markets. The executive team emphasizes operational excellence, digital innovation and sustainability, positioning KBR to meet evolving customer needs in energy transition, infrastructure modernization and government support services.
