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    Baker Hughes

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    Baker Hughes

    BKR

    Baker Hughes is a Houston-based energy technology company providing oilfield services, equipment, and digital solutions worldwide.

    Founded
    1907
    Employees
    58,000+
    Revenue
    $25 billion (2023)
    HQ
    Houston, TX
    Drilling ServicesTurbomachineryLNG EquipmentDigital Solutions

    Baker Hughes Company is an energy technology company that provides solutions for energy and industrial customers worldwide. Headquartered in Houston, the company operates at the intersection of oilfield services and industrial technology, offering products and services for oil and gas well drilling, formation evaluation, completion, production, and reservoir consulting, as well as industrial turbomachinery and process solutions.

    Headquarters

    Houston, TX

    Founded

    1907

    Employees

    58,000+

    Revenue

    $25 billion (2023)

    CEO

    Lorenzo Simonelli

    History of Baker Hughes

    Baker Hughes was formed from the 1987 merger of Baker International and Hughes Tool Company (founded by Howard Hughes Sr. in 1909). After a complex history including a merger with GE's oil and gas division in 2017 and subsequent separation, Baker Hughes became an independent company again in 2020. The company has deep roots in Houston's energy history.

    Operations & Business Segments

    Baker Hughes operates through two segments: Oilfield Services & Equipment (OFSE) and Industrial & Energy Technology (IET). OFSE provides drilling, completion, and production solutions, while IET delivers gas turbines, compressors, and condition monitoring services. The company is also investing heavily in carbon capture, hydrogen, and geothermal technologies.

    Headquarters Location

    Houston, TX

    Key Specialties & Capabilities

    Drilling ServicesTurbomachineryLNG EquipmentDigital SolutionsCarbon CaptureCondition Monitoring

    Frequently Asked Questions About Baker Hughes

    What is Baker Hughes known for?
    Baker Hughes is known for its oilfield services, industrial turbomachinery (gas turbines and compressors), LNG equipment, and increasingly for its investments in new energy technologies like carbon capture and hydrogen.
    Is Baker Hughes related to Howard Hughes?
    Yes. Baker Hughes traces part of its heritage to Hughes Tool Company, founded by Howard Hughes Sr. in 1909. The famous Howard Hughes Jr. inherited the company and used its profits to fund his aviation and filmmaking ventures.
    What is Baker Hughes' rig count?
    Baker Hughes publishes the world's most widely followed rig count—a weekly census of active drilling rigs. The Baker Hughes Rig Count is a key industry barometer watched by analysts and traders globally.
    What does Baker Hughes do in Houston?
    Baker Hughes is a oilfield services company based in Houston, TX. Baker Hughes is a Houston-based energy technology company providing oilfield services, equipment, and digital solutions worldwide.
    Where is Baker Hughes headquartered?
    Baker Hughes is headquartered in Houston, TX, founded in 1907. The company operates in Houston's energy corridor as part of the oilfield services sector.

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