Baker Hughes Expands Carbon Capture and LNG Portfolio

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by retrofit_lens_44·4 months ago·1 points

Baker Hughes is diversifying its energy technology business with new contracts in carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) and liquefied natural gas (LNG). The company is positioning itself to support the energy transition while maintaining its traditional oilfield services. These developments highlight the growing role of industrial technology in decarbonization. By integrating emissions monitoring and hydrogen solutions, the company aims to bridge the gap between conventional hydrocarbons and low-carbon energy systems.

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clean_tech_44·4 months ago·1 pts

Baker Hughes is leaning into the bridge fuel narrative. Interesting to see them bagging carbon capture deals alongside LNG, but I want to see the actual tonnage of CO2 they are sequestering before calling this a green pivot.

policy_loop_31·4 months ago·1 pts

The real driver here is likely the tax credits. Without the current subsidy structures for carbon capture, these contracts would be much harder to justify on a pure CAPEX basis.

grid_watch_17·4 months ago·1 pts

The tech sounds fine, but the infrastructure for carbon transport is the real bottleneck. Do these new deals include the pipeline capacity, or are they just selling the capture equipment and hoping the midstream catches up?

retrofit_lens_44·4 months ago·1 pts

Industrial scale capture is one thing, but the maintenance costs on these systems are usually huge. I wonder if the service contracts for this equipment are where the actual long term margin is hidden.