Baker Hughes Secures Additional Order for Rio Grande LNG Expansion

Rhea-AI Summary

Baker Hughes (NASDAQ: BKR) announced an award from Bechtel to supply primary liquefaction equipment for Train 5 of NextDecade’s Rio Grande LNG facility in Brownsville, Texas, dated Nov. 6, 2025.

The Train 5 scope mirrors prior trains and includes two Frame 7 gas turbines, six centrifugal compressors and technology to support roughly 6 MTPA of additional LNG production. The order follows a recent Train 4 award and sits inside a framework for Trains 4–8. Baker Hughes will also deploy Cordant™ Asset Health across Rio Grande Trains 1–3 for equipment monitoring, diagnostics and cloud-based vibration visualization.

Positive

• Adds ~6 MTPA LNG production capacity
• Supply includes two Frame 7 gas turbines
• Order covers six centrifugal compressors
• Part of framework agreement for Trains 4–8
• Deployment of Cordant Asset Health for Trains 1–3

Negative

• None.

• Award from Bechtel includes supply of the primary liquefaction equipment for NextDecade’s Rio Grande LNG Train 5
• Order includes Frame 7 gas turbines and centrifugal compressors, replicating proven solutions from previous trains
• Technology will enable an additional LNG production capacity of approximately 6 MTPA
  

HOUSTON and LONDON, Nov. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Baker Hughes (NASDAQ: BKR), an energy technology company, announced Thursday an award from engineering company Bechtel Energy Inc. (Bechtel) to supply primary liquefaction equipment for Train 5 of NextDecade’s Rio Grande LNG Facility in the Port of Brownsville, Texas. 

The award follows a recent order for Train 4 and is part of a previously established framework agreement covering a variety of Baker Hughes equipment and associated contractual services for Trains 4 through 8.

"Our continued collaboration with Baker Hughes on the Rio Grande LNG project highlights their consistent delivery of industry-leading technology and expertise," said Bhupesh Thakkar, Bechtel’s general manager for its LNG business. "We value Baker Hughes' ongoing support as we progress this significant expansion, which will be vital for meeting growing global energy demand."

“Securing this order for the fifth train of the Rio Grande LNG project underscores the confidence in our proven technology and the dedication of our teams," said Baker Hughes Chairman and CEO Lorenzo Simonelli. "We are pleased to extend our collaboration with Bechtel and NextDecade, providing efficient and reliable technology solutions for LNG infrastructure that is critical to sustainable energy development.”

Mirroring the proven technology solution deployed in previous trains, the Train 5 order includes two Frame 7 gas turbines, known for their proven reliability and energy efficiency, and six centrifugal compressors. These advanced solutions, designed to deliver efficiency and lower emissions, will support an additional LNG capacity of approximately 6 MTPA at the facility.

In addition, Baker Hughes is also providing an additional digital solution for Rio Grande’s Trains 1 to 3 through the deployment of Cordant™ Asset Health. Next Decade will utilize Cordant™ to support its equipment monitoring and failure diagnostics for critical rotating equipment, as well as its cloud-based visualization solution for offline vibration data.  

About Baker Hughes 
Baker Hughes (NASDAQ: BKR) is an energy technology company that provides solutions to energy and industrial customers worldwide. Built on a century of experience and conducting business in over 120 countries, our innovative technologies and services are taking energy forward – making it safer, cleaner and more efficient for people and the planet. Visit us at bakerhughes.com. 

For more information, please contact: 

Media Relations 
Chiara Toniato 
+39 3463823419 
chiara.toniato@bakerhughes.com    

Investor Relations 
Chase Mulvehill 
+1 346-297-2561 
investor.relations@bakerhughes.com 

FAQ

What did Baker Hughes announce on November 6, 2025 about Rio Grande LNG (BKR)?

Baker Hughes said it won an award from Bechtel to supply primary liquefaction equipment for Train 5, supporting ~6 MTPA of capacity.

How much additional LNG capacity will Train 5 add at Rio Grande LNG?

Train 5 equipment is expected to enable approximately 6 MTPA of additional LNG production.

What equipment is Baker Hughes supplying for Rio Grande LNG Train 5 (BKR)?

The order includes two Frame 7 gas turbines and six centrifugal compressors mirroring prior-train solutions.

Is the Train 5 award part of a larger agreement for Rio Grande LNG?

Yes. The Train 5 award follows a Train 4 order and is covered by a framework agreement for Trains 4–8.

What digital solution is Baker Hughes providing to NextDecade at Rio Grande LNG?

Baker Hughes will deploy Cordant™ Asset Health for equipment monitoring, failure diagnostics, and cloud visualization for Trains 1–3.