Argent Energy selects Baker Hughes as technology provider
Published by Oliver Kleinschmidt,
Assistant Editor
Hydrocarbon Engineering,
Argent LNG LCC has selected Baker Hughes, an energy technology company, as the liquefaction solution and related services provider for its proposed LNG export facility in Port Fourchon, Louisiana, US.
Baker Hughes will supply liquefaction solutions, power generation equipment, and gas compression systems for the facility, which is set to deliver approximately 24 million tpy 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. Baker Hughes will also provide power generation units driven by LM9000 gas turbines and provide multi-year services to support Argent LNG terminal operations.
By leveraging its extensive knowledge and experience in LNG development, Baker Hughes will help optimise project execution, and ensure a streamlined, cost-effective design, allowing Argent LNG to move forward with greater efficiency and financial certainty.
“Today’s announcement is a further testament to the technology capabilities that we have built over the past 30-plus years in LNG. This collaboration with Argent LNG underscores our commitment to delivering advanced, best-in-class LNG solutions,” said Lorenzo Simonelli, chairman and CEO of Baker Hughes. “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.”
“We chose Baker Hughes because of their proven cutting-edge technology, established LNG market presence, and commitment to innovation — all of which align perfectly with Argent LNG’s vision to provide transformative energy solutions,” added Jonathan Bass, chairman and CEO of Argent LNG. “This collaboration underscores Argent LNG’s commitment to technical excellence, cost-effective execution, and energy security, while also strengthening the project’s bankability by leveraging Baker Hughes’ proven expertise and industry leadership. The announcement demonstrates how innovation and collaboration can drive progress in the LNG industry, helping to secure affordable, sustainable energy for global markets.”
Phase 1 construction is targeted to begin in 2026, with commercial operations expected by 2030. Phase 2, which aims to expand capacity, is advancing through critical milestones, including resource reporting, securing FERC approvals, formalising gas supply agreements, and achieving financial close.
Baker Hughes expects orders in relation to this agreement, as the Argent LNG project progresses and reaches Final Investment Decision, further solidifying its key role in Argent LNG’s long-term success.
Read the article online at: https://www.hydrocarbonengineering.com/gas-processing/04022025/argent-energy-selects-baker-hughes-as-technology-provider/
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