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Baker Hughes Company reports developments tied to its role as an energy technology company serving energy and industrial customers worldwide. Recurring updates cover oilfield services and equipment, industrial and energy technology, financial results, dividends, governance matters and customer orders for turbomachinery, gas compression, power generation and lifecycle services.
Company news also includes project awards involving NovaLT™ gas turbines, LM-series aeroderivative turbines, centrifugal compressors, remote monitoring and diagnostic services, and inspection technologies through Waygate Technologies. These announcements reflect Baker Hughes' exposure to LNG, pipeline, offshore production, refinery and industrial inspection markets, alongside regular capital-return and earnings communications.
Akastor ASA, a 50% owner of HMH Holding B.V., has announced that HMH's subsidiary, HMH Holding Inc., has submitted a confidential draft registration statement on Form S-1 to the U.S. SEC. This is a preliminary step towards a potential initial public offering (IPO) in the U.S. The size and price range for the IPO are yet to be determined. The IPO is expected to proceed after the SEC review process, which is anticipated to finish in the second half of 2024, subject to market conditions. There is no guarantee that the IPO will be completed.
Baker Hughes (NASDAQ: BKR) has been awarded a major contract by SONATRACH for a gas-boosting project at the Hassi R’Mel gas field in Algeria. The project, in collaboration with Tecnimont (part of MAIRE), aims to enhance Algeria's energy system and support Europe's energy security. The scope includes 20 compression trains leveraging Frame 5 gas turbine and BCL compressor technology. The project is essential in stabilizing and boosting natural gas production, thereby solidifying Algeria as a key energy supplier to Europe. Manufacturing and testing will occur at Baker Hughes' facilities in Italy, emphasizing bilateral cooperation between Algeria and Italy.
Baker Hughes released its 2023 corporate sustainability report, showcasing a notable reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 28.3% from the 2019 baseline. The company also reported that nearly one-third (29.8%) of its electricity usage came from zero-carbon sources. The report highlights the development of a roadmap for Scope 3 emissions reduction, driven by the employee-led Carbon Out program.
The company spent $410 million to support diverse and small businesses and saw a 43.7% increase in total employee volunteer hours. Additionally, Baker Hughes quantified its product emissions by conducting over 300 life cycle assessments, a 600% increase from last year.
Achievements in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) include a 0.4% increase in women employees and a rise in representation of people of color by 2.2%. The company also reported a 34.5% increase in Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) observations, with a 16.2% increase in HSE training hours for employees. Baker Hughes remains committed to achieving its operational emissions reduction goal of 50% by 2030 and net-zero by 2050.
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