Qingdao Haiwan Chemical has awarded a technology contract to KBR for a new 320 kta phenol and acetone facility to be built in Dongjiakou Industrial Zone, Qingdao City, Shandong Province, China. Under the terms of the contract, KBR will provide the technology license and basic engineering design, as well as technical and training services to Haiwan Chemical. General manager of Haiwan Chemical indicated that KBR's phenol process has been on the leading edge for more than 60 years and KBR is continuously making innovative technical improvements to maintain its competitiveness.