Baker Hughes Launches New Digital CCUS Solution

Baker Hughes has launched a new digital solution for carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) operations.

The solution, named Carbon Edge, is the “first end-to-end, risk-based digital solution for CCUS operations that provides comprehensive support for regulatory reporting and operational risk management,” the company said, adding that it is powered by the company’s Cordant digital platform.

Baker Hughes outlined that the solution delivers precise, real-time data and alerts on carbon dioxide (CO2) flows across CCUS infrastructure, from carbon capture and compression to pipeline transportation, as well as subsurface storage. “This connectivity across the entire CCUS project lifecycle enables customers to identify and manage risk, improve decision-making, enhance operational efficiency, and simplify regulatory reporting,” it remarked.

“CCUS technology solutions are essential for driving decarbonization of the energy and industrial sectors on our path to solving for climate change,” Baker Hughes Chairman and CEO Lorenzo Simonelli said. “With the launch of CarbonEdge, we not only expand our portfolio of digital solutions to support new energies and empower our customers’ ability to mitigate risk while enhancing operational efficiency, but also take a bold step toward a future with more sustainable energy development. We look forward to working alongside Wabash Valley Resources to refine and evolve CarbonEdge, ensuring it continues to meet the dynamic needs of a rapidly changing industry”.

In July, Wabash Valley Resources (WVR), a pioneer in low-carbon ammonia fertilizer production, and Baker Hughes signed a long-term agreement to supply advanced technology services and solutions to support WVR’s ammonia production with compression systems, injection well construction and perform testing and monitoring services for the geological sequestration of CO2, according to the release. WVR will leverage CarbonEdge to measure, monitor and verify the volumes of CO2 collected, transported and sequestered underground. The companies will also collaborate closely on the further development of the CarbonEdge platform.

Leadership Appointments

Meanwhile, Baker Hughes announced several changes to its leadership team, effective October 1, “designed to continue delivering Baker Hughes’ successful strategy and executing for long-term growth, meeting customer needs in the rapidly evolving energy and industrial segments”.

Amerino Gatti has been appointed executive vice president (EVP) of Oilfield Services & Equipment (OFSE). Gatti recently served as CEO and chairman of the board of TEAM, Inc. from 2018-2022, and also on the board of directors of Helix Energy Solutions from 2018-2024. Gatti previously spent 25 years in various leadership roles at oilfield services firm Schlumberger.

Maria Claudia Borras, EVP of OFSE since 2022, has been appointed chief growth & experience officer (CGXO). The newly created role will focus on driving enterprise growth and enhancing customer experience, creating and implementing commercial, regional and marketing strategies and leading transformation to energize business expansion across the company’s portfolio, according to Baker Hughes. Borras has more than 30 years of leadership at the company, having previously held positions across the Company’s commercial, operations, and engineering organizations.

Muzzamil Khider Ahmed, SVP and chief people officer since 2023, has been promoted to the executive leadership team as chief people and culture officer. In his new role, Khider Ahmed will continue focusing on strengthening human resources capabilities and systems while shaping the Company’s culture to foster a productive, inclusive, and engaging work environment. He brings more than 20 years of industry experience, including more than 10 years of human resources leadership at Baker Hughes, according to a statement.

Deanna Jones, EVP of people, communications and transformation and chief human resources officer, will transition into an advisory capacity before departing the company in 2025.

“We continue to successfully execute on our strategy at Baker Hughes, fulfilling our purpose to take energy forward and playing a clear role to help lead sustainable energy development. Today’s leadership changes will ensure we deliver on our growth ambitions for our customers, shareholders and employees in the energy and industrial segments,” Simonelli said. “I welcome Amerino to Baker Hughes and congratulate both Maria Claudia and Muzzamil on their new roles. I would also like to thank Deanna for her strong contributions to our company’s transformation and culture. Our leadership team presents a diverse and unmatched level of expertise I believe is critical to our success in 2025 and beyond, and I remain excited for our future”.

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