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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.
Baker Hughes (NASDAQ: BKR) has secured a contract with Bechtel to supply high-efficiency gas turbines and compressors for the expansion of the Pluto LNG facility in Western Australia. This new project, Pluto Train 2, will enhance LNG production capacity to about 5 million tons per annum. The collaboration extends Baker Hughes' 30-year partnership with Woodside, focusing on low-carbon energy solutions. The contract includes delivery of six LM6000PF+ gas turbines and 14 centrifugal compressors, aimed at maximizing efficiency and reducing emissions in LNG operations.
Baker Hughes (NYSE: BKR) announced a webcast scheduled for January 20, 2022, to discuss its fourth quarter and full-year results for the period ending December 31, 2021. The webcast will commence at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time, following a press release at 7:00 a.m. Eastern Time. This event will be accessible via the Baker Hughes investor relations website. The company, with over a century of experience, offers innovative solutions to energy and industrial customers across more than 120 countries.
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Baker Hughes (NYSE: BKR) has announced an investment in Ekona Power Inc. to advance the development of a novel methane pyrolysis technology, which produces turquoise hydrogen with significantly lower carbon emissions than traditional methods. This partnership aims to integrate the technology across various markets, including refineries and chemical plants. Baker Hughes will acquire a 20% stake in Ekona and support pilot project identification and commercialization efforts, enhancing its portfolio for hydrogen decarbonization solutions.
Baker Hughes will transition its Class A common stock and listed bonds from the NYSE to the Nasdaq, effective December 7, 2021. The stock will continue trading under the ticker symbol 'BKR'. This move is expected to enhance liquidity and provide cost savings for Baker Hughes, aligning with the company's strategy to lead in energy technology. CEO Lorenzo Simonelli emphasized that the shift supports their mission to advance the energy transition.
Baker Hughes (NYSE:BKR) has formed a multi-year commercial alliance with Augury, enhancing its asset performance management (APM) capabilities. This partnership integrates Augury’s advanced machine health technology, which utilizes AI and sensors to predict failures and optimize operations. By extending APM solutions to balance of plant machines, the collaboration aims to reduce downtime, maintenance costs, and energy consumption. The APM market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 10.1% through 2026, highlighting the significance of this alliance in accelerating digital transformation within the energy and industrial sectors.
Baker Hughes (NYSE: BKR) has announced a cash dividend of $.18 per share of Class A common stock. This dividend will be payable on November 12, 2021, to shareholders on record as of November 2, 2021. The company's operational footprint spans over 120 countries, providing innovative energy solutions to enhance safety, efficiency, and sustainability in energy production.
Baker Hughes Company (NYSE: BKR) reported third-quarter 2021 results, highlighting orders of $5.4 billion, up 6% sequentially and 5% year-over-year. Revenue was $5.1 billion, down 1% sequentially but up 1% year-over-year. GAAP operating income rose 95% sequentially to $378 million, while adjusted operating income increased 21% sequentially to $402 million. Free cash flow for the quarter stood at $305 million. Despite challenges like supply chain constraints and cost inflation, the company remains committed to higher margins and shareholder returns.
Baker Hughes' (NYSE: BKR) Subsea Drilling Systems business has successfully merged with Akastor ASA's wholly-owned subsidiary MHWirth AS to establish a new global offshore drilling equipment company named HMH. Both companies hold equal equity in HMH, which aims to enhance drilling efficiency and support the energy transition with innovative solutions. Headquartered in Amsterdam, HMH will leverage a robust service and technology portfolio to explore growth opportunities in drilling services and adjacent industries.
Baker Hughes (NYSE: BKR) has successfully merged its Subsea Drilling Systems business with Akastor ASA's MHWirth AS to form HMH, a global offshore drilling equipment company, effective October 1, 2021. The joint venture combines expertise and resources, aiming to enhance energy-efficient solutions and competitiveness in offshore drilling. HMH, headquartered in Amsterdam with operational centers in Houston and Kristiansand, seeks to leverage its full-service approach in drilling services and explore opportunities in adjacent industries like renewables and mining.