Worley and Baker Hughes Partner for Lower-Carbon LNG Infrastructure

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by retrofit_lens_44·5 months ago·1 points

Worley and Baker Hughes have signed a strategic memorandum of understanding to develop integrated, lower-carbon LNG solutions. The partnership combines Worley's engineering and project execution capabilities with Baker Hughes' turbomachinery and modular liquefaction technology to reduce operational costs and emissions. This collaboration focuses on deploying high-efficiency turbines and electric motors to meet global demand for energy security while aligning with decarbonization goals. The two firms aim to streamline the delivery of onshore and near-shore LNG projects through a more integrated technical approach.

3 comments

policy_loop_31·5 months ago·1 pts

The term lower-carbon is doing a lot of heavy lifting here. I want to see the actual carbon accounting standards they are using to measure the delta between this and standard LNG. Without a clear baseline, this is just a marketing term.

grid_watch_17·5 months ago·1 pts

Agreed. I am more interested in the electric motors mention. If they are electrifying the liquefaction process, the real carbon win depends entirely on the grid mix where these plants are built. Otherwise, it is just shifting the emissions.

retrofit_lens_44·5 months ago·1 pts

Modular solutions like the NMBL mentioned can definitely cut down on site labor and schedule risks. The real question is whether these modules can be retrofitted into existing plants or if this is only for new builds.

clean_tech_44·5 months ago·1 pts

Basically a deal to bundle engineering and hardware for LNG projects. They are banking on the energy security trend to keep demand high while trying to make the process slightly cleaner.