Overview of the Contract

Baker Hughes has secured a significant contract with QatarEnergy for the North Field West (NFW) project. The award, which was granted in the first quarter, includes the supply of six gas turbines, twelve centrifugal compressors, and integrated power solutions comprising three gas turbines and three brush power generators. The specific value of the deal and its timeline were not disclosed by Baker Hughes.

Project Scope and Capacity

The contract supports the construction of two mega-trains at the NFW site, which will have a combined capacity of 16 million tonnes per annum of LNG. In February, QatarEnergy awarded the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contract for NFW to a joint venture involving Technip Energies, Consolidated Contractors Company (CCC), and Gulf Asia Contractor (GAC).

Production Timeline and Disruption

QatarEnergy had initially expected the first LNG cargo from the NFW project to be produced by the end of 2031. However, Qatar has halted LNG production due to damage resulting from the ongoing US-Israel war with Iran.