Baker Hughes, a leading energy technology company, announced Tuesday that it has been awarded a significant long-term service agreement by bp for the Tangguh Liquefied Natural Gas plant located in Papua Barat, Indonesia. The comprehensive 90-month contract encompasses spare parts provision, repair services, and field service engineering support for critical turbomachinery at the facility.
The agreement covers essential equipment including heavy-duty gas turbines, steam turbines, and compressors across three LNG trains, ensuring the facility’s continued reliable operation. This latest contract reinforces Baker Hughes’ position as a key solutions provider in the energy sector.
Building on Established Partnership
The new service agreement represents an extension of Baker Hughes’ enduring relationship with bp at the Tangguh LNG project, which dates back to 2009. The partnership was further strengthened in 2024 when Baker Hughes received an award to supply additional critical power and compression systems for bp’s Tangguh UCC Project.
The Tangguh LNG facility serves as a cornerstone of Indonesia’s energy strategy and plays a vital role in delivering safe and reliable energy to the Asia-Pacific region. Baker Hughes’ ongoing support is designed to contribute to the sustained performance and availability of the plant’s critical turbomachinery, which is fundamental to LNG operations.
Strategic Importance and Local Partnership
“This long-term service agreement with bp for Tangguh LNG is a testament to our continued partnership and commitment to progressing energy development in Indonesia,” stated Tiffany Pitts, vice president of Gas Technology Services at Baker Hughes. “Our advanced technology and expertise will help ensure the optimal performance of the Tangguh facility, which is crucial for meeting the region’s energy demands.”
To fulfill the local content requirements of the agreement, Baker Hughes is partnering with PT Imeco Inter Sarana as its local consortium partner, demonstrating the company’s commitment to supporting local industry development.
Regional Expansion Strategy
This agreement aligns with Baker Hughes’ strategic focus on supporting its LNG footprint through critical equipment asset management services. The contract follows the company’s recent announcement to expand its existing service capabilities in the Asia Pacific region to address the area’s growing energy expansion and transition requirements.
The partnership underscores the critical role of advanced turbomachinery services in maintaining the reliability and efficiency of LNG operations, particularly as the Asia-Pacific region continues to experience increasing energy demands and transitions toward cleaner energy sources.
