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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) 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.
Plug Power, Chart Industries, and Baker Hughes are set to be cornerstone investors in the FiveT Hydrogen Fund, aimed at advancing clean hydrogen infrastructure. Plug Power will invest €160 million ($200 million), while Chart and Baker Hughes will each contribute €50 million ($60 million). The Fund aspires to raise €1 billion from various investors and will exclusively finance projects in clean hydrogen production, storage, and distribution. This collaboration emphasizes the increasing importance of hydrogen in the energy transition and the potential for significant environmental impact.
Baker Hughes (NYSE: BKR) has entered a global exclusive licensing agreement with SRI International for the innovative Mixed-Salt Process (MSP) for CO2 capture. Supported by the U.S. Department of Energy, this partnership enhances Baker Hughes' carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) capabilities, crucial for reducing emissions and achieving net-zero targets. The MSP offers improved efficiency, lower environmental impact, and uses widely available, eco-friendly solvents, presenting a cost-effective solution for various industries, including power and cement.
Baker Hughes (NYSE: BKR) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Horisont Energi to collaborate on the Polaris carbon storage project in Norway. This initiative aims to enhance carbon capture, transport, and storage (CCTS) technologies while minimizing costs and delivery times. The Polaris project is set to have a carbon storage capacity of over 100 million tons, equivalent to twice Norway's annual greenhouse gas emissions. Both companies aim to drive decarbonization in the energy sector and develop high-efficiency technologies across the carbon capture value chain.
Baker Hughes (NYSE: BKR) will host a webcast on April 21, 2021, at 8:00 a.m. ET to discuss its Q1 2021 results, ending March 31, 2021. The press release will precede the webcast at 6:30 a.m. ET. Investors can access the webcast via the Baker Hughes website. With over 120 countries in operation, Baker Hughes aims to advance energy technology to create safer and more efficient energy solutions for clients worldwide.
Baker Hughes (NYSE: BKR) and C3 AI (NYSE: AI) have launched the BHC3™ Production Schedule Optimization (PSO), an AI application aimed at enhancing industrial demand planning and manufacturing scheduling. This tool improves supply chain performance and reduces costs for engineered products by generating precise demand forecasts and production schedules. The PSO integrates multiple inputs to optimize manufacturing processes and has already shown a 20% improvement in demand forecasting accuracy during trials with clients in the oil and gas sector.
Baker Hughes and C3 AI have introduced the BHC3™ Production Schedule Optimization (PSO), an AI application aimed at enhancing industrial demand planning and scheduling in manufacturing. This tool optimizes supply chains by accurately forecasting demand and creating optimal production schedules. It integrates various inputs such as market prices and customer orders, demonstrating a 20% improvement in forecasting accuracy during trials with a hydrocarbon processing company. BHC3 PSO supports diverse manufacturing processes, aiming to reduce costs and improve productivity across industrial sectors.