Exclusive: Baker Hughes’ Efforts in Reducing Oil and Gas Emissions

At the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) in Houston, Jordan Blum, editorial director at Hart Energy, sat down with Attilio Pisoni, the senior vice president for strategy and technologies at Baker Hughes, to discuss the evolution of the oil and gas industry and the company’s commitment to reducing its carbon footprint.

Pisoni reflected on his early career in the U.S. 25 years ago, working on steerable rotary systems that revolutionized the drilling space. He highlighted the value unlocked for the industry in terms of operating efficiency and production, particularly in unconventional resources.

When asked about Baker Hughes’ focus on sustainability, Pisoni emphasized the importance of designing products and solutions that not only perform well but also contribute to reducing emissions throughout their lifecycle. He highlighted the company’s efforts to quantify emissions associated with its technology and the push towards alternative energy sources like geothermal and hydrogen.

Addressing the challenge of dwindling capital for technology development, Pisoni stressed the need for efficient use of resources and collaboration with customers to deliver solutions to society at large. He underscored the role of analytics and AI in integrating existing technologies to optimize complex systems and processes.

As the industry continues to advance in AI and data analytics, Pisoni expressed confidence in the potential of these technologies to extract value from vast amounts of data. He highlighted Baker Hughes’ ongoing investments in this area and the industry’s overall commitment to leveraging AI for future progress.

The conversation at OTC shed light on the industry’s ongoing efforts to innovate and adapt to meet the challenges of the energy transition. To learn more about Baker Hughes and Hart Energy’s work in this space, visit hartenergy.com.