Baker Hughes Supports Alaska LNG with Compressors, Power Generation Equipment

Baker Hughes and Glenfarne Alaska LNG recently formed a strategic alliance to advance the Alaska LNG project. Per the agreement, Baker Hughes will supply main refrigerant compressors for its LNG terminal and power generation equipment for the North Slope gas treatment plant, in addition to making an investment to support Alaska LNG. The alliance was announced in Washington D.C. as part of a ceremony with Secretary of Energy Chris Wright and Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum.

“Baker Hughes is pleased to support Alaska LNG with our gas technology solutions,” said Lorenzo Simonelli, Chairman and CEO of Baker Hughes. “Natural gas and LNG provide secure, affordable, and reliable energy, and we look forward to continuing our collaboration with Glenfarne to bring lower carbon natural gas from Alaska to the global market.”

Glenfarne, Alaksa LNG’s lead developer since March 2025, is developing the project in two financially independent phases to accelerate project execution. Phase One features an 807-mile, 42-inch pipeline to transport natural gas from Alaska’s North Slope to fulfill domestic energy demand. For the pipeline, Worley will execute final engineering and cost analysis by December to establish a final investment decision (FID) on Phase One.

“Alaska LNG has the potential to be one of the most significant energy infrastructure projects in our nation’s history,” said U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright. “Today’s investment announcement is an important step forward for the project, prosperity in Alaska, and the energy security of America and our allies. The Trump administration remains committed to unleashing Alaska’s energy potential, including by supporting Alaska LNG.”

Phase Two will add the LNG terminal and associated infrastructure, providing 20 MTPA of LNG export capability with FID expected in late 2026. Glenfarne secured 11 MTPA of preliminary commercial commitments with LNG buyers from Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and Thailand. These agreements with Tokyo Gas, JERA, and POSCO International represent over 60% of the LNG volume required to reach FID.

“American LNG is not just an energy source—it's a strategic asset that powers our economy, strengthens our alliances, and secures our nation's future,” said Chairman of the National Energy Dominance Council and Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum. “By forging this strategic alliance and investment in the Alaska LNG Project, we're strengthening our nation's energy security while advancing U.S. energy independence and global competitiveness. Together, we're building the infrastructure and partnerships that ensure U.S. leadership in reliable, responsible, and affordable energy for decades to come—starting in Alaska.”

Glenfarne’s Texas LNG

In November 2023, Glenfarne Energy Transition placed an order with Baker Hughes for the delivery of gas compression equipment, including electric motor drives, to its Texas LNG import terminal in the Port of Brownsville, TX. As per the contract between these companies, Baker Hughes has a framework agreement to make a preliminary FID in the project’s late-phase development.

The equipment agreement with Baker Hughes allows Texas LNG to take a “green by design” approach, using sources of locally procured renewable energy to power the facility and the plant’s electric motors. Through this approach, Texas LNG will eliminate CO₂ emissions to less than half of what’s typically produced in an LNG export project.