Technip Energies has secured a major order from Commonwealth LNG for the procurement of critical equipment for the upcoming liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal located in Cameron Parish, Louisiana. This milestone is part of the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract signed between the two companies and represents a concrete move towards a final investment decision, anticipated in the first quarter of 2026.
Contract focuses on long lead-time equipment
The order covers essential components for implementing the project’s modular construction strategy. Technip Energies will coordinate purchases from specialised suppliers. Baker Hughes will deliver six mixed refrigerant compressors powered by LM9000 gas turbines. Honeywell will supply six main cryogenic heat exchangers, while Solar Turbines will contribute four Titan 350 gas turbines. These long lead-time items have been identified as critical to meet the project’s accelerated schedule.
According to Technip Energies, the order supports an industrialised construction model built around the standardised SnapLNG by T.EN™ solution, which replicates the design across multiple liquefaction units. The Commonwealth LNG project will feature six modular liquefaction trains with a total capacity of 9.5 million tonnes per annum (Mtpa). This design aims to optimise costs and timelines while enhancing predictability and risk control.
A decisive milestone in the project’s development
The order, categorised internally by Technip Energies as a “large order” — meaning a value between €250mn and €500mn ($273mn to $545mn) — will be booked in the fourth quarter 2025 order intake under the Project Delivery segment. It confirms the commitment of the stakeholders to advance the gas platform despite the final investment decision not yet being made.
Caturus, through its Chief Executive Officer David Lawler, confirmed that the project’s financing process is nearing completion, highlighting this stage as key in the company’s “wellhead-to-water” integrated strategy. The Commonwealth LNG project is positioned as a driver in building a fully integrated independent operator in the U.S. natural gas market.
Infrastructure designed to meet global demand
The modular configuration adopted by Technip Energies is intended to provide greater execution certainty amid pressure on global energy supply chains. By replicating a single industrial design across several units, the French company aims to reduce construction risks and ensure on-time delivery.
The construction of the liquefaction facility is designed to address growing international demand for LNG, particularly from Asia and Europe. This trend remains a key factor in accelerating investments in U.S. export infrastructure, especially in the southern states.
