Black & Veatch has placed an order with Baker Hughes to provide Cedar LNG in Canada with electric-driven liquefaction technologies. The equipment includes four electric-driven main refrigeration compressors, two electric-driven boil-off gas compressors, and six centrifugal pumps. Powered by renewable electricity, Cedar LNG aims to be one of the most environmentally friendly LNG facilities globally.
The Cedar LNG project is a collaboration between the Haisla Nation and Pembina Pipeline Corporation, with the Haisla Nation taking the lead. This project is a crucial component of the Haisla Nation’s economic and social development strategy and will contribute to reconciliation by allowing the Haisla Nation to have direct ownership and involvement in a significant industrial development within their territory.
Ganesh Ramaswamy, Executive Vice President of Industrial & Energy Technology at Baker Hughes, stated that this contract signifies a significant achievement for the company in the LNG market. It showcases the strength of their portfolio and commitment to working alongside industry partners to provide efficient and environmentally friendly solutions for the natural gas industry. Ramaswamy highlighted that electrification will be a crucial factor in the energy transition over the next decade, leading to reduced carbon emissions from natural gas.
