Baker Hughes wins turbines contract for Commonwealth LNG

  • Gas
  • August 27, 2025

Energy technology firm Baker Hughes has won a contract to supply Commonwealth LNG, a 9.5 million tonnes a year liquefied natural gas export project on the Calcasieu Ship Channel near Cameron, Louisiana, with six refrigerant turbo compressors.

Refrigerant compressors provide the mechanical work needed to circulate and pressurise refrigerants, enabling the cooling cycles that turn natural gas into a liquid for storage and export.

Specifically, Baker Hughes will supply its LM9000 gas turbines, which deliver over 73MW of power and an efficiency of 44%.

Farhad Ahrabi, President and CEO of Commonwealth, said, “The LM9000 technology aligns with our commitment to operational efficiency and environmental stewardship.”

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