Baker Hughes, an energy technology company has announced three new electrification technologies that will provide enhanced reliability, increased efficiency, and reduced emissions for onshore and offshore operations. These technologies, which have implications for both traditional oil and gas and new energy applications, were unveiled at Baker Hughes’ 25th Annual Meeting in Florence, Italy.
The Hummingbird™ all-electric land cementing unit is an industry-first, 100% electric solution that replaces diesel engines with grid-connected or battery-powered motors. The Hummingbird’s dual-power functionality performs onshore cementing operations with lower emissions and noise levels compared to traditional solutions.
Part of Baker Hughes’ intelligent completions portfolio, SureCONTROL™ Plus interval control valves (ICV) enable electrical remote operations for more efficient zonal control of both subsea and dry tree wells. These ICVs replace numerous hydraulic lines with a single electrical line, simplifying complex installations, reducing rig time, and accelerating production while limiting the need for costly interventions.
Baker Hughes also announced its new all-electric subsea production system, completing the industry’s first fully electric topside-to-downhole solution for offshore operations. This modular system allows for existing tree designs to be seamlessly updated for electric operations, while electro-hydraulic trees currently operating in mature assets can be retrofitted for full electrification. This transition will result in enhanced production control, increased reliability, and lower carbon emissions throughout the life of the field. The elimination of hydraulics will also result in reduced cost, time, and complexity of subsea installations.
The all-electric subsea production system is designed for shallow and deep-water developments, making it ideal for subsea carbon capture, utilization, and storage fields as well as long offset tieback applications.