Baker Hughes has been selected to supply gas compression and power generation equipment for a proposed offshore liquefied natural gas (LNG) export terminal being developed by ST LNG, LLC off the coast of Texas, the companies announced Monday.

The project will occupy federal waters approximately 10.4 nautical miles offshore Matagorda in Brazos Block BA-476 and aims for a total capacity of 8.4 million tonnes per annum (MTPA). Developers plan to build it in phases, with the first phase targeting 2.1 MTPA of production capacity.

Under the agreement, Baker Hughes will provide two LM6000PF aeroderivative gas turbine-driven centrifugal compressor trains and three NovaLT 16 gas turbine generator packages. The equipment is intended to support initial liquefaction and power generation requirements for the facility’s first phase.

The proposed terminal includes multiple offshore platforms for gas treatment, liquefaction, and accommodations, as well as a floating storage unit. The broader development plan outlines a multi-phase buildout, though the project has not yet reached a final investment decision.

Company executives said the selection of equipment is part of ongoing development work. ST LNG indicated it is targeting first LNG production in the second quarter of 2030, subject to project approvals and financing.

Baker Hughes stated it expects to recognize orders related to the agreement as the project advances.

Significance

The project is expected to generate more than 1,000 jobs in Texas during its development and construction phases. Furthermore, other projects such as the NextEra gas-fired power plant in Texas will benefit in provision of a reliable fuel source.

The ST LNG export terminal joins other major federal waters export infrastructure projects off the Texas coast, such as the Texas GulfLink Deepwater Port—an offshore crude oil export facility recently licensed by the U.S. Maritime Administration—reflecting broader momentum in deepwater energy infrastructure development along the Gulf of Mexico.

ST LNG Offshore Export Terminal in Texas — Project Factsheet

Project Overview

• Developer: ST LNG, LLC
• Location: Brazos Block BA-476, U.S. federal waters, ~10.4 nautical miles offshore Matagorda, Texas
• Project Type: Offshore liquefied natural gas (LNG) export terminal
• Total Planned Capacity: 8.4 million tonnes per annum (MTPA)
• Development Structure: Multi-phase (planned four phases)

Phase 1

• Capacity: 2.1 MTPA
• Target First LNG: Q2 2030 (subject to approvals and FID)
• Status: Pre-Final Investment Decision (FID)
• Scope: Initial liquefaction, gas treatment, and power generation systems

Technology & Equipment (Baker Hughes Scope)

• Supplier: Baker Hughes
• Agreement Announced: March 23, 2026

Equipment Package:

• 2 × LM6000PF aeroderivative gas turbine-driven centrifugal compressor trains
• 3 × NovaLT™16 gas turbine generator packages

Scope Includes:

• Gas compression systems
• Power generation units
• Project development support

Infrastructure Components

• Offshore platforms for:
  • Gas treatment
  • LNG liquefaction
  • Personnel accommodations
• Floating Storage Unit (FSU)
• Integrated offshore LNG production system

Construction & Development

• Construction Approach: Multi-phase offshore buildout
• Facility Type: Deepwater LNG port
• Regulatory Jurisdiction: U.S. federal waters

ST LNG Offshore Export Terminal in Texas: Economic Impact

• Estimated Job Creation: 1,000+ jobs (Texas)
• Project Phase Impact: Primarily construction and development stages

Commercial & Procurement Status

• Baker Hughes selected as key equipment supplier
• Orders to be recognized as project advances
• Project progressing toward Final Investment Decision (FID)

Key Milestone

• March 23, 2026: Baker Hughes equipment supply and support agreement announced