Baker Hughes to provide technology for Louisiana LNG plant

PORT FOURCHON, February 3, 2025 – Argent LNG has selected Baker Hughes to provide technology for its 25-million-tpy LNG plant in Louisiana, the US energy technology company said on Monday.

Argent is developing the LNG facility in Port Fourchon, located around 160 kilometres south of New Orleans on Louisiana’s Gulf of Mexico coast.

The facility is expected to begin commercial operations in 2030.

An initial phase with an investment of USD 10 billion will develop a facility with a capacity to produce 10 million tpy. Its construction is set to be launched next year.

Baker Hughes will supply liquefaction solutions, power generation equipment and gas compression systems for the facility.

“By leveraging its extensive knowledge and experience in LNG development, Baker Hughes will help optimize project execution, and ensure a streamlined, cost-effective design, allowing Argent LNG to move forward with greater efficiency and financial certainty,” the company said.

Last week, Argent signed a deal with the government of Bangladesh for the supply of up to 5 million tpy.

The USA ranks as the world’s largest producer of LNG and its capacity is expected to rise sharply over the coming four years as major projects – among them Port Arthur LNG, Plaquemines LNG phase two and Golden Pass LNG, all located on the Gulf of Mexico – come on line.

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