Baker Hughes Adds Six More Liquefaction Blocks to CP2 LNG Scope

Baker Hughes Adds Six More Liquefaction Blocks to CP2 LNG Scope

Baker Hughes has landed a major equipment order from Venture Global LNG to supply liquefaction technology for the CP2 LNG expansion in Louisiana, World Oil reports.

Market Impact

The order, booked in the second quarter, covers six additional liquefaction blocks, bringing Baker Hughes’ total scope on CP2 to 12 liquefaction modules. Each block will include two single mixed-refrigerant (SMR) liquefaction modules, centrifugal compressor technology, compression trains, cold boxes, air coolers and integrated control systems, according to World Oil.

The award expands Baker Hughes’ existing master equipment supply agreement with Venture Global and adds to a supplier relationship that already spans Calcasieu Pass and Plaquemines LNG. Venture Global CEO Mike Sabel said, “Baker Hughes has been a trusted partner across our LNG developments, and we are pleased to extend this collaboration as we advance the next phase of CP2.” Baker Hughes now serves as a strategic equipment supplier across more than 100 MMtpa of Venture Global’s existing and planned production capacity, World Oil reported.

What It Means for Subcontractors

• Mechanical and E&I contractors working the Gulf Coast should expect module installation and hookup packages tied to the 12 liquefaction modules to move through procurement as Baker Hughes finalizes fabrication schedules on the six new blocks.
• Site civil and foundation crews at the CP2 Louisiana site can anticipate additional prep work as each of the six new blocks requires space for compression trains, cold boxes and air cooler equipment.
• Rigging and heavy-haul subcontractors should track fabrication and delivery timelines for the SMR liquefaction modules, since large module transport to the CP2 site will require specialized lift and logistics coordination.
• Instrumentation and controls firms should watch for integrated control system packages tied to each liquefaction block, as this scope typically flows through EPC subcontract awards after equipment orders like this one are booked.
• Firms already working Venture Global’s Calcasieu Pass or Plaquemines sites have a track record to point to when bidding CP2 work, given Baker Hughes’ documented multi-site relationship with the developer.