KBR Shares in Award for Work on Nigeria LNG Train Six

Houston, Texas - November 7, 2007 - KBR (NYSE:KBR) today announced that its joint venture, TSKJ Nigeria Ltd., has received the "Outstanding Contractor of the Year" award. The award was presented at the annual Nigerian Gas Awards event, sponsored by the National Conference on Gas Development and Utilization in Nigeria. This is the second consecutive win for TSKJ Nigeria Ltd. The KBR joint venture is leading construction of the Nigeria LNG Train Six project.

"This award is a testament to the hard work and dedication of all our employees and their efforts to provide quality customer service to our client," said Arturo Aranda, Vice President Project Management for KBR's Energy and Chemicals business. "KBR has a proven track record of executing complex projects in challenging environments and this award recognizes our continued commitment in that regard."

TSKJ Nigeria Ltd. was voted best in its field based on its record of health, safety and environmental stewardship, its quality workmanship, community relations, and local content. TSKJ Nigeria Ltd. has been the major contractor to Nigeria LNG for the construction of LNG projects since 1995.

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