April 23 (Reuters) - Oilfield services provider Baker

Hughes ( BKR ) said on Tuesday it has received an order to

supply equipment for the third phase of oil giant Aramco's gas

network expansion project in Saudi Arabia.

Baker Hughes ( BKR ) will supply 17 pipeline centrifugal compressors

for the project, which aims to increase gas distribution across

Saudi Arabia.

The latest order, received in the first quarter of this

year, follows the delivery of 18 of Baker Hughes' ( BKR ) centrifugal

compressors for phase 1 and 2 of the project.

Baker Hughes ( BKR ) is also investing in expanding its

manufacturing site in Modon, Saudi Arabia, according to the

company.