ATLANTA, GEORGIA (By Chad Archey, Energy Analytics Institute, 11.Sep.2025, Words: 167) — Baker Hughes was awarded a contract by engineering company Bechtel Energy Inc. to supply main liquefaction equipment for Train 4 of NextDecade’s Rio Grande LNG facility in the Port of Brownsville, Texas.
The award builds on a previously announced framework agreement for Baker Hughes’ gas turbine and refrigerant compressor technology and contractual services agreements for Trains 4 through 8.
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Replicating the technology solutions provided for the first 3 LNG trains, the Train 4 order includes 2 Frame 7 gas turbines, known for their proven reliability and energy efficiency, and 6 centrifugal compressors, Baker Hughes announced on 11 Sep. 2025 in an official statement.
These advanced solutions deliver efficiency and lower emissions, supporting an additional LNG capacity of approximately 6 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) at the facility and enabling sustainable energy development, according to Baker Hughes.
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By Chad Archey reporting from Atlanta. © 2025 Energy Analytics Institute (EAI). All Rights Reserved.
