Chart awarded technology contract for Woodside's Louisiana LNG project (U.S.)
Chart Industries, Inc. has received the order from Bechtel for the supply of our Integrated Pre-Cooled Single Mixed Refrigerant (IPSMR®) liquefaction technology and cold boxes for Phase 1 of Woodside Energy Group Ltd’s Louisiana LNG development opportunity. Louisiana LNG is owned and operated by Woodside and managed by Bechtel Energy Inc., as the EPC contractor, is located in Louisiana, USA and was previously known as the Driftwood LNG project.
Under the order awarded in December 2024, Chart will support Phase 1 of Louisiana LNG by providing two LNG plants comprising 16 cold boxes in total for 11 MMtpy of production. Each LNG plant includes four Heavies Removal Cold Boxes and four LNG Liquefaction Cold Boxes.
Chart’s IPSMR® process, renowned for its energy efficiency and reliability, will provide a critical component of the liquefaction technology, supporting Woodside Energy’s mission to deliver cleaner energy solutions.
“We are proud to partner with Bechtel and Woodside on this significant LNG project,” said Jill Evanko, CEO and President of Chart Industries. “Our IPSMR® technology and associated equipment will play a key role in supporting Woodside’s LNG production on schedule, delivering both efficiency and sustainability to meet global energy needs.”
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