Baker Hughes has been awarded a 13-year contract by Nigeria LNG (NLNG) to deliver comprehensive life cycle services for turbomachinery at the latter’s liquefaction facility in Bonny Island, Nigeria.
The newly signed service agreement extends a partnership between the two companies that has lasted for more than 20 years.
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Under the contract, Baker Hughes will supply maintenance and support services for equipment linked to the new Train 7 liquefied natural gas (LNG) project. Train 7 is expected to increase Nigeria LNG’s production capacity from 22 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) to 30mtpa.
Baker Hughes chief growth and experience officer and industrial and energy technology interim executive vice-president Maria Claudia Borras said: “This agreement reinforces the strength of our long-standing collaboration with NLNG and our commitment to the region.
“Our advanced life cycle services and regional expertise can help NLNG ensure efficient and reliable operations at its Bonny Island facility, while bolstering energy reliability as Nigeria continues to harness its proven gas reserves to meet growing global energy demands.”
The scope of the agreement includes servicing four heavy duty gas turbines and corresponding centrifugal compressors, as well as two further gas turbines for power generation. These units were previously awarded to Baker Hughes in 2021.
The service package will utilise a local engineering team and include iCenter digital services powered by the company’s Cordant platform. These digital services aim to provide remote diagnostics and improve the reliability and availability of supported equipment.
Work related to the agreement will take place at the Baker Hughes Service Centre in Nigeria’s Port Harcourt, which employs local staff and offers life cycle support services.
According to Baker Hughes, the development of Train 7 is set to play an important role in Nigeria’s aspiration to join the ranks of the top global LNG producers.
Nigeria LNG managing director and CEO Adeleye Falade said: “Utilising Baker Hughes’ industry-leading life cycle services and digital expertise will help support the successful long-term operation of our Train 7 project.
“As we expand our production capacity, we are strengthening Nigeria’s role as a competitive global energy supplier, creating greater economic value for our stakeholders and supporting a practical energy transition through the delivery of lower-carbon energy solutions.”
NLNG began operations in 1999 with a two-train plant and has since grown to a six-train facility, delivering more than 6,000 LNG cargoes to customers worldwide.
The final investment decision for Train 7 was reached in December 2019.
In May 2020, the engineering, procurement and construction contract was awarded to the SCD JV Consortium comprising affiliates of Saipem, Chiyoda and Daewoo.
Baker Hughes recently secured a long-term service agreement from the ANOH Gas Processing Company to support the operation of the ANOH Gas Processing Plant in Nigeria.
