Global energy technology company Baker Hughes has secured a 13-year lifecycle services agreement with Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) to provide long-term maintenance and technical support for critical equipment at the company's Train 7 expansion project on Bonny Island.
The agreement, whose financial details were not disclosed, extends a partnership between the two companies that has spanned more than 20 years and underscores ongoing efforts to strengthen Nigeria's liquefied natural gas (LNG) production capacity.
Under the contract, Baker Hughes will provide lifecycle support for key turbomachinery supplied under an earlier 2021 award. The equipment includes four heavy-duty gas turbines, centrifugal compressors and two additional gas turbines dedicated to power generation.
The agreement also covers remote monitoring, diagnostics and predictive maintenance through the company's digital technology platform, with engineering and technical support to be provided from its Port Harcourt service centre.
Commenting on the agreement, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NLNG, Adeleye Falade, said the partnership would help ensure the reliable and efficient operation of the Train 7 facility over the long term.
He noted that Baker Hughes' technical expertise and digital capabilities would contribute significantly to sustaining the performance of the critical equipment supporting the project.
Also speaking, Baker Hughes' Chief Growth and Experience Officer and Interim Executive Vice President, Industrial and Energy Technology, Maria Claudia Borras, described the agreement as another milestone in the company's long-standing relationship with NLNG.
According to her, the partnership reflects Baker Hughes' commitment to supporting reliable, efficient and sustainable LNG operations as Nigeria continues to expand its gas infrastructure.
Train 7 is one of Nigeria's largest ongoing gas development projects and is expected to increase the production capacity of the Bonny Island LNG plant by about 35 per cent, from 22 million tonnes per annum to 30 million tonnes per annum.
The expansion is expected to strengthen Nigeria's position in the global LNG market while boosting gas exports and foreign exchange earnings.
The project had surpassed 80 per cent completion earlier this year and is progressing toward commissioning.
Baker Hughes said the execution of the new service agreement would be anchored at its Port Harcourt service centre, ensuring local technical support throughout the operational lifespan of the Train 7 facility.
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