Baker Hughes

System reliably controls sand with “smart” shape memory polymer that conforms to borehole Baker Hughes (NYSE: BHI) announced today the commercial launch of its GeoForm™ conformable sand management system with shape memory polymer (SMP) technology. A completely new approach to sand control, the GeoForm system reliably conforms to the borehole …

Market growth drives need for operations base covering three service lines HOUSTON – November 17, 2010 –Baker Hughes (NYSE: BHI) announced today that it has opened a new facility in Welshpool, Australia, to meet growing demand and increased oilfield activity in Australia. Three of the company’s service lines–pumping services, tubular …

JOA JewelSuite software provides a seismic-to-simulation reservoir integration platform for all Baker Hughes technology offerings HOUSTON, TX – October 7, 2010 – Baker Hughes (NYSE: BHI), announced today that its subsidiary has acquired the remaining interest in oil & gas reservoir modeling software developer JOA Oil & Gas BV, which …

MFrac software strengthens Baker Hughes’ hydraulic fracturing simulation capabilities HOUSTON, TX – Baker Hughes (NYSE: BHI) has acquired Meyer & Associates, a leading petroleum industry software developer. The acquisition strengthens Baker Hughes’ Reservoir Development Services (RDS) and positions Baker Hughes as a leading provider of hydraulic fracturing design and evaluation …

HOUSTON, TX – Baker Hughes focuses on its expanding reservoir development services at the SPE Annual Technology Conference and Exhibition (SPE ATCE) 2010 in Florence, Italy, September 20 – 22. The Baker Hughes Reservoir Development Services (RDS) team takes the guesswork out of well planning, drilling, and completions and production …

Technology restores control to vital safety systems HOUSTON AND FLORENCE – Baker Hughes (NYSE: BHI) announced today the commercialization of its Reconnect™ technology, which quickly and reliably restores surface control to subsurface safety valves, eliminating the need for more expensive or less reliable options. The Reconnect system was developed by …

The advanced test well environment for ESP systems ensures design, installation integrity for high-cost deepwater and subsea applications. HOUSTON, TX – September 13, 2010 – Baker Hughes (NYSE: BHI) announced today it is building an advanced electrical submersible pumping (ESP) system testing and development center in Macaé, Brazil. The facility …

Electrical submersible pumping (ESP) systems designed to operate up to 250°C maximize production from SAGD wells. HOUSTON, TX – August 31, 2010 – Baker Hughes (NYSE: BHI) has installed the world’s first ultra-temperature electrical submersible pumping (ESP) systems in steam assisted gravity drainage (SAGD) wells in the Canadian oil sands. …

Michael Tulissi: International Technical Director for Fracturing Services with Trican Well Service Andrey Smarovozov: Director, Pressure Pumping, Russia & Caspian (Marketing and BD), Baker Hughes Kevin Mullen: Senior Production Stimulation Engineer for Schlumberger-Russia Igor Kuvshinov: Senior Technical Leader, Halliburton Company What are the most important aspects to consider when designing …

Tanroc acquisition expands Baker Hughes progressing cavity pumping system market HOUSTON, TX – August 17, 2010 – Baker Hughes (NYSE: BHI) has acquired oilfield equipment and service supplier Tanroc, based in Lloydminster, Alberta, Canada. Tanroc primarily supplies progressing cavity pumping (PCP) systems and surface production equipment, including variable frequency drives …