Baker Hughes has received the green light to move forward with a major equipment supply role at Commonwealth LNG’s $11 billion LNG export project on the US Gulf Coast, marking a key step toward full project execution.
French engineering group Technip Energies, which is serving as the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractor, has issued a full notice to proceed to the US-based energy technology company. The approval covers the supply of critical liquefaction equipment for the 9.5 million tonnes-per-year LNG facility under development in Cameron, Louisiana.
The Commonwealth LNG project is being developed by Commonwealth LNG, a company controlled by energy-focused investment manager Kimmeridge, through its portfolio company Caturus.
According to the project partners, the award includes six refrigerant turbo compressor trains, each consisting of LM9000 aeroderivative gas turbines paired with centrifugal compressors. The equipment will form the backbone of the facility’s liquefaction system and is designed to support efficient, lower-carbon LNG production.
David Lawler, Chief Executive Officer of Caturus, said the approval represents a critical milestone as the project advances toward a final investment decision. He noted that the LNG development is a central pillar of the company’s wellhead-to-water strategy, aimed at building a fully integrated natural gas platform.
Technip Energies CEO Arnaud Pieton said the award reflects strong collaboration across the project team and equipment partners, adding that it brings the modular LNG facility closer to execution while supporting global energy security and rising LNG demand.
Baker Hughes highlighted that its LM9000 gas turbine, rated in the 70+ megawatt range, is the most efficient in its class, offering more than 44% efficiency under ISO conditions. The company said the turbine’s compact design and extended maintenance intervals help reduce downtime, accelerate installation, and improve operational reliability.
In addition to equipment supply, Baker Hughes’ scope includes commissioning services, capital spares, extended warranties, and full string testing. The project has already secured long-term offtake agreements with major global buyers, including Glencore, JERA, and Petronas, and has received a final order from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) upholding its LNG export authorization.
However, the project faces some legal scrutiny. A recent court ruling found that Louisiana authorities failed to adequately assess the potential disproportionate environmental and social impacts on nearby low-income and minority communities when issuing a coastal use permit. Commonwealth LNG has not indicated that the ruling will delay project execution.
Baker Hughes Chairman and CEO Lorenzo Simonelli said the award reinforces the company’s role across the LNG value chain and its commitment to supporting energy infrastructure that delivers reliable and affordable energy while advancing sustainability goals.
The Commonwealth LNG approval follows Baker Hughes’ recent contract win with Bechtel for the Rio Grande LNG Train 5 expansion in Texas, further strengthening its position in the US LNG construction market.