Located 342 miles (550 kilometers) south of Algiers, Hassi R' Mel is the largest gas field in Algeria and one of the largest in the world, representing a key source of energy supply for Algeria and Europe, Baker Hughes said in a news release. Baker Hughes' proven technology solutions are expected to play a central role in the project by boosting and stabilizing the pressure of natural gas and increasing production at site, "which will enhance Algeria's domestic energy system and economy as well as Europe's energy security," the company said. The contract is part of a broader order awarded to a consortium between Baker Hughes and Tecnimont, part of technology and engineering group MAIRE.