Baker Hughes to supply technology for Pluto Train 2

Baker Hughes has been awarded a contract by Bechtel to provide high efficiency gas turbines and centrifugal compressors to support the expansion of the Pluto LNG onshore processing facility in Western Australia.

“Pluto Train 2, using Baker Hughes’ proven technology, will be one of the most efficient LNG trains in Australia with an expected capacity of approximately 5 million tons per annum (mtpa),” said Baker Hughes in a statement.

Baker Hughes has already provided the existing technology supply for Pluto LNG’s first train, which has been in operation since 2012. The Pluto Train 2 will process natural gas from the nearby offshore Scarborough field, which contains only around 0.1 percent CO2. 

The LNG facility is operated by Woodside. Processing natural gas from the offshore Scarborough makes it an attractive option for Woodside’s major LNG customers seeking reliable, affordable and lower-carbon energy to meet demand and support their countries’ decarbonisation goals, the company said.

Baker Hughes’ said it will supply six LM6000PF+ aeroderivative gas turbines, 14 centrifugal compressors for the main refrigerant train, and one gas turbine generator in addition to the existing Train 1 power system. 

The LM6000PF+ turbine is highly-efficient, cost-effective and flexible in operation, maximising efficiency and helping to lower greenhouse gas emissions, the company said.