Baker Hughes to supply liquefaction trains for Commonwealth LNG export project

(WO) — Baker Hughes has received a full notice to proceed from Technip Energies to supply primary liquefaction equipment for the Commonwealth LNG export project in Cameron, Louisiana.

The award covers six mixed-refrigerant turbomachinery trains for the planned 9.5-MMtpa LNG facility. The scope includes LM9000 aeroderivative gas turbines paired with centrifugal compressors, as well as commissioning services, capital spares, an extended warranty and a full string test.

Baker Hughes said the equipment package is designed to support high efficiency, reliability and lower carbon intensity for LNG production. The order builds on an existing strategic agreement between Baker Hughes and Commonwealth LNG covering advanced equipment, services and digital solutions.

“This significant capital investment in the Commonwealth LNG platform is a key milestone, along with the financing process, which is well underway, and illustrates our level of commitment to developing this global-scale LNG project,” said Caturus Chief Executive Officer David Lawler. “The Commonwealth project is a crucial component of Caturus’ wellhead-to-water strategy, and this is another important step toward building the nation’s leading independent integrated natural gas company.”

Arnaud Pieton, CEO of Technip Energies, said the award advances the project toward a final investment decision.

“Building on our long-standing relationship with Baker Hughes, this award for critical liquefaction equipment marks another significant milestone in advancing the Commonwealth LNG project toward its final investment decision,” Pieton said. “This progress reflects our strong collaboration with our customer Commonwealth LNG and our equipment partners. I look forward to our teams working together to deliver a world-class modular LNG facility, enhancing energy security while addressing growing global demand for gas and LNG."

Baker Hughes Chairman and CEO Lorenzo Simonelli said the award highlights the company’s LNG capabilities.

“Delivering our LM9000 technology to Commonwealth LNG is an additional milestone that demonstrates the strength of Baker Hughes’ proven capabilities across the LNG value chain,” Simonelli said. “This award underscores our commitment to enabling energy infrastructure that is critical to support sustainable energy development, delivering affordable and reliable energy to meet growing global demand.”