Baker Hughes and TPAO Explore Industrializing Next-generation Geothermal in Türkiye for Always-on Power Generation
The roadmap moves from nationwide resource assessment to well evaluation, pilot drilling and eventual commercial-scale development.
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Rhea-AI Summary
Baker Hughes (NASDAQ: BKR) signed an agreement with Türkiye Petrolleri Anonim Ortaklığı (TPAO) to explore enhanced geothermal systems across Türkiye. The agreement sets out a phased development roadmap, starting with a nationwide assessment using data from TPAO and the General Directorate of Mineral Research and Exploration.
Baker Hughes will then support evaluation of well locations and designs to assess asset viability, followed by pilot drilling and, ultimately, commercial-scale development. Enhanced geothermal systems (EGS) use technology and water injection to create reservoir conditions in deep, hot, dry rock rather than relying on naturally occurring water and steam reservoirs. Baker Hughes sees potential for EGS to expand geothermal development and support reliable, lower-carbon power; the roadmap begins with assessment rather than commercial deployment.
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Hollow bars mark forward-looking points. How the balance works
Positive
- Moderate pointTPAO agreement establishes a phased roadmap for Baker Hughes to support geothermal development across Türkiye.
- Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Planned development work includes well evaluation, pilot drilling and, ultimately, commercial-scale enhanced geothermal systems.
Negative
- Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Asset viability remains to be assessed through nationwide screening and evaluation of well locations and designs.
Key Figures
- Installed geothermal capacity
- approximately 1.8 gigawatts (GW)
- Türkiye's existing geothermal power capacity
Key Terms
enhanced geothermal systems technical
baseload power technical
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- Agreement includes roadmap for evaluating and developing next-generation enhanced geothermal systems (EGS) nationwide
- Supports Türkiye’s dual ambitions to reduce emissions and strengthen domestic energy security
ANTALYA, Türkiye, Nov. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Baker Hughes (NASDAQ: BKR), an energy technology company, and Türkiye Petrolleri Anonim Ortaklığı (TPAO) announced Thursday an agreement to explore opportunities for enhanced geothermal systems (EGS), supporting Türkiye’s ambitions to scale lower carbon geothermal power generation and strengthen energy security. The agreement was signed during COP 31, the United Nations’ flagship climate conference, which is taking place this week in Antalya, Türkiye.
The agreement outlines a phased approach for industrializing next-generation geothermal development, which includes a country-wide assessment to evaluate EGS potential using data from TPAO and the General Directorate of Mineral Research and Exploration (MTA). Following this phase, Baker Hughes will support further derisking of the assets through evaluation of well locations and designs to assess their viability, followed by pilot drilling and, ultimately, commercial-scale EGS development.
“COP31 is an opportunity to move the conversation from ambition to action and demonstrate how our solutions can help deliver the reliable, lower-carbon energy our world needs,” said Baker Hughes Chairman and CEO Lorenzo Simonelli. “Enhanced geothermal systems have the potential to expand where geothermal energy can be developed, and our agreement with TPAO brings together the data, expertise and technology needed to advance that opportunity and unlock a new source of reliable, lower-carbon power that helps secure Türkiye’s future energy supply.”
With some of the world’s most favorable geologic conditions for geothermal, Türkiye ranks as Europe’s largest geothermal power producer and fourth globally, with installed capacity of approximately 1.8 gigawatts (GW). Today, its geothermal power comes from conventional resources. EGS could unlock new locations for development, helping Türkiye scale geothermal power and enable projects that deliver more reliable, baseload power to the grid.
Unlike conventional geothermal, which relies on naturally occurring water and steam reservoirs, EGS uses advanced technologies and water injection to create geothermal reservoir conditions in hot, dry rock deep underground, producing steam for power generation.
Baker Hughes is committed to advancing next-generation geothermal technologies, bringing together capabilities across subsurface evaluation, drilling, completions, power generation and digital.
About Baker Hughes
Baker Hughes (NASDAQ: BKR) is an energy technology company that provides solutions to energy and industrial customers worldwide. Built on a century of experience and conducting business in over 120 countries, our innovative technologies and services are taking energy forward – making it safer, cleaner and more efficient for people and the planet. Visit us at bakerhughes.com.
About TPAO
As Türkiye’s national oil company, Türkiye Petrolleri Anonim Ortaklığı (TPAO) has been conducting oil and natural gas exploration and production activities for over 70 years. With strong technical capabilities, extensive experience, and a skilled workforce, TPAO operates both onshore and offshore. With Türkiye at the heart of its operations, TPAO is active in 10 countries across three continents, from Russia to Somalia and Hungary to Iraq, contributing to Türkiye’s energy independence. Visit us at tpao.gov.tr.
For more information, please contact:
Media Relations
Baker Hughes
Kirk Eggleston
+1 346.521.8438
kirk.eggleston@bakerhughes.com
TPAO
TPAO Corporate Communication Department
+90 (312) 207 32 01
kurumsal@tpao.gov.tr
Investor Relations
Baker Hughes
Chase Mulvehill
+1 346-297-2561
investor.relations@bakerhughes.com
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FAQ
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What does Baker Hughes' geothermal agreement with TPAO cover?
The agreement covers a phased roadmap to explore enhanced geothermal systems across Türkiye. It starts with a nationwide assessment using TPAO and General Directorate of Mineral Research and Exploration data, followed by well-location and design evaluation, pilot drilling and, ultimately, commercial-scale development.