Baker Hughes Secures LNG Contract from Bechtel

Baker Hughes has secured a significant contract from Bechtel Energy to supply liquefaction equipment for two plants in Phase 1 of Woodside Energy Group's Louisiana LNG project, which will have a combined capacity of approximately 11 million tonnes per annum (MTPA). This project, which aims for final investment decision readiness by early 2025, will include eight main refrigeration compressors powered by LM6000PF+ gas turbines, along with eight expander-compressors. Paul Marsden, president of Bechtel Energy, emphasized the project's vital role in addressing the growing global LNG demand. Ganesh Ramaswamy, EVP of Industrial & Energy Technology at Baker Hughes, highlighted their long-standing collaboration with Bechtel and Woodside, showcasing their commitment to sustainable energy development. The overall permitted capacity for the Louisiana LNG project is set at 27.6 MTPA, reinforcing Baker Hughes' established role in advancing LNG infrastructure.