Glenfarne selects Baker Hughes for Alaska LNG compression and power equipment

Glenfarne Alaska LNG has selected Baker Hughes to supply the main refrigerant compressors for the planned Alaska LNG liquefaction terminal, along with power generation equipment for the North Slope gas treatment plant. Baker Hughes has also agreed to make a strategic investment in support of the project’s development.

“Baker Hughes is a welcome partner for Alaska LNG because of their leadership in LNG compression technology,” said Brendan Duval, CEO and founder of Glenfarne. Baker Hughes Chairman and CEO Lorenzo Simonelli said the company looks forward to supporting the project with gas technology solutions.

Two-phase development plan

Glenfarne is advancing the project in two financially independent phases.

• Phase One includes an 807-mile, 42-inch pipeline to transport natural gas from the North Slope to Southcentral Alaska for in-state energy use. Worley is completing final engineering and cost analysis ahead of a final investment decision.

• Phase Two would add the liquefaction terminal and supporting infrastructure to enable exports of up to 20 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) of LNG. Glenfarne anticipates reaching FID on the terminal in late 2026.

Commercial progress with Asian buyers

Since taking over as lead developer earlier this year, Glenfarne has secured preliminary commercial commitments for approximately 11 MTPA of supply from buyers in Japan, South Korea, Taiwan and Thailand — representing more than 60% of the volume needed to move Phase Two forward. Recent agreements include those with Tokyo Gas, JERA Co. Inc., and POSCO International.

Alaska LNG is one of three North American export projects under development by Glenfarne, totaling 32.8 MTPA of permitted capacity. Baker Hughes is also supplying compression equipment for Glenfarne’s Texas LNG project.