Black & Veatch, a leader in liquefied natural gas (LNG) infrastructure solutions, announced a collaboration agreement with Baker Hughes at ADIPEC 2024. This partnership will integrate Baker Hughes’ LM9000 gas turbine and compression technology with Black & Veatch’s PRICO® liquefaction technology, creating a standard LNG solution capable of producing up to 2 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) per train.
PRICO® technology, which became the first proven floating LNG liquefaction technology to achieve production in 2016, has since established itself as a market leader with six projects reaching final investment decision (FID). Meanwhile, Baker Hughes’ LM9000 is the most efficient aeroderivative gas turbine in its class, offering over 65 megawatts (MW) and 44% efficiency under ISO conditions, making it suitable for various LNG applications.
“This collaboration reflects our commitment to innovation in sustainable energy development,” said Alberto Matucci, vice president of Gas Technology Equipment at Baker Hughes. “We look forward to combining our expertise for future LNG projects.”
Youssef Merjaneh, senior vice president at Black & Veatch, added, “This offering represents a significant advancement in mid-scale LNG trains. We are currently deploying PRICO with the LM9000 technology on an active project and are excited to provide this optimized solution for both onshore and floating LNG facilities.”
Black & Veatch will showcase its full range of energy solutions at ADIPEC, emphasizing its commitment to supporting clients in monetizing natural gas assets and enhancing global LNG trading.
