Baker Hughes Secures Equipment Deal for Offshore LNG Terminal

ST LNG contracted Baker Hughes to supply critical gas compression, power generation equipment, and project development support for a planned 8.4 MTPA LNG export terminal offshore Matagorda, TX. Per the agreement, Baker Hughes will deliver two LM6000PF gas turbine-driven centrifugal compressor trains and three NovaLT16 gas turbine generator packages, securing the project’s Phase I production capacity of 2.1 MTPA.

“Our LNG solutions portfolio is designed to support a wide range of operational requirements, from large-scale onshore facilities to specialized offshore applications such as ST LNG’s,” said Lorenzo Simonelli, Baker Hughes Chairman and CEO. “We look forward to working closely with ST LNG to deliver reliable, efficient, and lower carbon solutions.”

ST LNG’s proposed offshore LNG export terminal was made public in June 2025, as the company pursued a deepwater port license from the U.S. Maritime Administration. The development will feature up to four liquefaction units installed on fixed platforms, each with a nominal capacity of 2.1 MTPA and a total planned capacity of 8.4 MTPA. First phase production is targeted for mid-2030.

“As we advance toward completion of the project’s first phase, selecting proven technology from a reliable partner with deep domain expertise is essential,” said Sharad Tak, CEO of ST LNG. “Baker Hughes’ extensive experience across LNG projects, including complex offshore environments, provides confidence that the ST LNG facility will achieve first LNG in the second quarter of 2030. Their ability to deliver a comprehensive equipment solution, combined with their commitment to supporting project development, is a key enabler in advancing our deepwater LNG port.”

Baker Hughes’ nomination for this facility, to be located in U.S. federal waters, represents a key milestone as the project advances toward final investment decision. The company will recognize orders associated with this contract as the project progresses.

Petrobras Partnership

Last week, Baker Hughes was awarded a 60-month service contract from Petrobras to support critical turbomachinery equipment across Brazil’s offshore operations and a major refinery, reinforcing its focus on lifecycle services for rotating equipment. The agreement, signed in February in Rio de Janeiro following an open tender process, covers maintenance, repairs, and engineering advisory services for aeroderivative gas turbines that are essential to Petrobras’ production continuity.

Under the contract, Baker Hughes will support up to 64 gas turbines installed across multiple sites, including approximately 19 floating production, storage, and offloading vessels in Brazil’s offshore sector, as well as the Replan refinery in Paulínia, São Paulo. The assets include LM2500 and LM6000 gas turbines supplied by the company. The agreement is aimed at maintaining performance and reliability across these assets, which are critical to stable and scalable energy output in offshore and refining operations.

Work under the agreement began in February 2026 and will be carried out through the Baker Hughes service center in Petrópolis, Rio de Janeiro. The facility, established in 2010 to support Petrobras operations, employs local personnel and provides a range of services, including turbomachinery disassembly and assembly. The company plans to expand the center’s capacity and capabilities, including the addition of advanced grinding technologies, to enhance service performance and reliability.