Barber-Nichols Awarded LNG Vapor Return Compressor Contract

Barber-Nichols was awarded a confidential contract for two LNG Vapor Return Compressors to be installed at one billion cubic foot/day import terminal and regasification plant. Commercial operations will commence in 2008, will improve natural gas supplies in the Southwestern United States, and will bolster the regional economy. Additionally, project managers are working extensively with regional evironmental protection agencies and with local biologists and naturalists to insure that proper environmental safeguards are in place.