Argent LNG LCC (Argent LNG) has selected Baker Hughes as the liquefaction solution and related services provider for its proposed $10bn liquified natural gas (LNG) export facility in Port Fourchon, Louisiana.
Baker Hughes will supply power generation equipment, and gas compression systems for the facility, which is set to deliver approximately 24 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) of LNG. The announcement was made during Baker Hughes’ annual meeting in Florence.
The project will incorporate Baker Hughes’ advanced technologies, including its NMBL™ modularised LNG solution powered by the highly efficient LM9000 gas turbine.
These modules, pre-fabricated and tested at Baker Hughes’ facilities, will ensure scalable and reliable LNG production to the project and integrate iCenter™ digital solutions powered by Cordant™ to maximise availability, reliability, and operational efficiency.
Phase 1 construction is targeted to begin in 2026, with commercial operations expected by 2030. Phase 2, which will provide an additional 10 Mtpa, is advancing with resource reporting, securing FERC approvals, formalising gas supply agreements, and achieving financial close.
Baker Hughes will also provide power generation units driven by LM9000 gas turbines and provide multi-year services to support Argent LNG terminal operations.
It aims to ensure a ‘streamlined, cost-effective design, allowing Argent LNG to move forward with greater efficiency and financial certainty,’ according to a statement.
The project is located near major shale areas and ‘vast network of gas pipelines,’ according to Argent LNG.
Lorenzo Simonelli, Chairman and CEO of Baker Hughes, said, “Today’s announcement is a further testament to the technology capabilities that we have built over the past 30-plus years in LNG.”
“As global energy demand continues to grow, we are committed to providing innovative technology solutions to the LNG industry, a key supplier of reliable and affordable energy to many countries around the world.”
Jonathan Bass, Chairman and CEO of Argent LNG, said it selected Baker Hughes because of its proven technology, established LNG market presence, and commitment to innovation, and strengthens the ‘project’s bankability’.
Baker Hughes expects orders in relation to this agreement, as the Argent LNG project progresses and reaches final investment decision.
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Baker Hughes to design Hanwha’s low carbon ammonia gas turbines
During the annual meeting, Hanwha Power Systems and Hanwha Ocean signed a Joint Development and Collaboration Agreement with Baker Hughes to design and produce low carbon ammonia gas turbines.
Hanwha Group declared its vision for the world’s first fossil fuel-free ship at the Davos Forum held in Switzerland in January last year. The group plans to complete the development of LNG carriers and container ships using the ammonia gas turbine propulsion system by 2028.
The ammonia gas turbine to be developed through this collaboration will be based upon the proven, small-size world class turbine technology of Baker Hughes, and a newly-developed ammonia combustion system created by PSM, a US-based Hanwha subsidiary. The gas turbine will be capable of 100% ammonia combustion, and dual fuel operation with a natural gas and ammonia blend.
