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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 (NYSE: BKR) will host a webcast on July 21, 2021, at 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss its second-quarter results, ending June 30, 2021. A press release detailing these results will be issued earlier at 7:00 a.m. ET. The webcast will be accessible on the Baker Hughes investor website, with an archived version available post-event. Baker Hughes, a leader in energy technology, operates in over 120 countries, providing innovative solutions to enhance the efficiency and safety of energy production.
Michael Baker International has appointed Les Hopper as the Regional Practice Lead – Transportation for the West Region. With over 40 years of experience, Mr. Hopper will enhance the firm's transportation projects and strategic growth across 16 offices in Washington, California, Nevada, and Arizona. Previously, he worked at RICK Engineering and T.Y. Lin International. Michael Baker International continues its commitment to infrastructure improvement, delivering innovative engineering solutions for over 80 years. The firm employs over 3,000 individuals across nearly 100 locations.
Air Products (NYSE:APD) and Baker Hughes (NYSE:BKR) have launched a strategic collaboration to enhance hydrogen compression technology, aiming to reduce production costs and promote hydrogen as a zero-carbon fuel. The partnership will leverage Baker Hughes' advanced compression and gas turbine technology for significant projects, including Air Products' net-zero hydrogen energy complex in Edmonton and the NEOM project in Saudi Arabia. This initiative aligns with global efforts to foster a sustainable hydrogen economy and achieve net-zero targets.
Baker Hughes (NYSE: BKR) and C3 AI (NYSE: AI) announced that KBC will deploy AI technology to enhance its software for oil and gas simulation, supply chain optimization, and energy management. KBC aims to leverage BHC3 technology to improve operational efficiency, with potential economic value exceeding $0.65 per barrel. The integration will boost process planning accuracy and productivity. This collaboration underscores Baker Hughes' commitment to investing in digital transformation within the energy sector.
Baker Hughes (NYSE: BKR) and C3 AI (NYSE: AI) have forged a partnership with KBC, a subsidiary of Yokogawa Electric, to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) technology into KBC's software offerings. This collaboration aims to enhance oil and gas process simulations, supply chain optimization, and energy management. The enhanced software is expected to improve operational efficiency, yielding over $0.65 in economic value per barrel for KBC's customers. Leaders from both companies highlight the potential for digital transformation in the energy sector through this strategic integration.
Baker Hughes (NYSE:BKR) has successfully deployed its remote operations digital technology at over 200 Aramco drilling sites, marking the largest deployment in the company's history. This initiative enhances data management, real-time monitoring, and operational performance while reducing emissions. The WellLink solution facilitates faster data access for personnel, ensuring proactive hazard mitigation. Completed 50% faster than anticipated, the project supports over 2,000 end users with a dedicated team, predominantly local Saudi nationals. Baker Hughes continues to expand its digital capabilities to improve efficiency and transform industry operations.
Baker Hughes (NYSE: BKR) has announced a cash dividend of $.18 per share of Class A common stock. This dividend is payable on June 4, 2021, to shareholders on record as of May 25, 2021. With over a century of experience, Baker Hughes operates in over 120 countries, providing innovative energy technology solutions that are safer, cleaner, and more efficient.
Baker Hughes (NYSE: BKR) and Bloom Energy (NYSE: BE) have announced a collaboration to commercialize low-carbon power-generation and hydrogen solutions. The partnership aims to launch pilot projects over the next 2-3 years, focusing on integrated power and hydrogen solutions. Key objectives include developing efficient energy systems using Bloom's solid oxide fuel cells and Baker's gas turbines, as well as hydrogen production and transport technologies. Leaders from both companies emphasize the collaboration's potential in supporting global decarbonization efforts.
Bloom Energy (NYSE: BE) and Baker Hughes (NYSE: BKR) have announced a collaboration to advance low-carbon power generation and hydrogen solutions. They aim to launch pilot projects within 2-3 years, focusing on integrated power solutions, hydrogen production, and mutual technical collaborations. The partnership will combine Bloom Energy’s solid oxide fuel cell and electrolyzer technologies with Baker Hughes’ turbine and compression technologies, enhancing energy efficiency and promoting the hydrogen economy. This collaboration is positioned as a significant step toward achieving net-zero carbon emissions.
Baker Hughes Company (NYSE: BKR) reported its Q1 2021 earnings, highlighting significant challenges but also notable achievements. Orders totaled $4.54 billion, down 12% sequentially and 18% year-over-year. Revenue fell to $4.78 billion, a decrease of 13% sequentially and 12% on a year-over-year basis. Adjusted operating income was $270 million (down 42% sequentially, up 13% year-over-year), with a GAAP net loss of $452 million. Despite these declines, the company generated strong free cash flow of $498 million and advanced its investments in energy transition technologies, including hydrogen and carbon capture initiatives.