Baker Hughes has been contracted to provide the liquefaction equipment for Venture Global LNG’s CP2 export development in Cameron Parish, Louisiana, the companies have announced. The scope covers six liquefaction blocks comprised of a total of 12 single mixed‑refrigerant liquefaction modules and their associated compression trains.
What the package includes
The work to be supplied by Baker Hughes will incorporate core process equipment and the supporting systems needed to turn pipeline gas into export‑grade liquefied natural gas (LNG). Key elements listed for the CP2 contract include:
- 12 single mixed‑refrigerant liquefaction modules arranged as six blocks (two modules per block);
- centrifugal compressor technology to drive the refrigeration cycles;
- cold boxes and air coolers to achieve and manage low temperatures;
- integrated control systems to operate and monitor the trains.
Project scale and supply chain
CP2 sits adjacent to Venture Global’s existing Calcasieu Pass facility and is being built using the developer’s modular, mid‑scale liquefaction approach. Together the modules are designed to produce approximately 29 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) of LNG. The terminal will be supported by the CP Express Pipeline, which carries feed gas from parts of Texas and Louisiana to the export site.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Liquefaction blocks | 6 |
| Liquefaction modules | 12 |
| Planned output | ~29 MTPA |
| Project financing (phases) | More than US$20bn |
Financing and timeline
Venture Global reports that the CP2 development secured substantial backing: Phase 1 reached a final investment decision in 2025 and Phase 2 followed in 2026. Combined financing for the two phases exceeds US$20 billion, making CP2 one of the largest energy infrastructure financings currently taking place in the United States.
Why the configuration matters
The choice of single mixed‑refrigerant modules and centrifugal compression reflects a trend among newer LNG projects to favour modular, repeatable units that can shorten construction schedules and potentially lower capital costs when compared with very large, bespoke trains. By standardising blocks and using proven compressor and cold‑box technology, developers aim to speed commissioning and simplify operations across multiple identical trains.
CP2’s connection to the CP Express Pipeline — which originates in Jasper County, Texas, and traverses Newton County before reaching Calcasieu Parish — highlights the project’s reliance on dedicated gas supply infrastructure. That pipeline will be central to delivering feedstock from producing regions in Texas and Louisiana to the export facility.
Given the scale of planned output and the size of the financing package, CP2 will be watched closely by market participants. New export capacity of this magnitude has the potential to influence global LNG supply balances, long‑term contracting, and the procurement strategies of buyers seeking secure supplies.
This contract positions Baker Hughes as a key equipment and systems supplier to one of the largest LNG projects under construction in the US, while underlining Venture Global’s continued commitment to modular liquefaction as its primary delivery route.
