Petronas and Baker Hughes Unite for Regional Energy Expansion and Sustainability

Baker Hughes and Petronas inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to pursue strategic energy development of initiatives driving Asia's energy growth and transition. The partnership targets reinforcing local supply chains and evaluating technologies in upstream and downstream oil and gas, enhanced LNG services, digital solutions such as AI, sustainable energy including carbon capture, and biofuels for turbomachinery.

Under the initiative, Baker Hughes intends to increase its service presence in Malaysia by creating a complete aeroderivative gas turbine module repair center. The center will undertake disassembly, assembly, grinding, and testing—looking to enhance turnaround and strengthen regional customer service. Malaysia is already home to more than 600 installed gas turbines, thereby becoming a key location for such investment.

Key Highlights-

Baker Hughes and Petronas sign MoU to collaborate on energy transition, LNG services, AI solutions, and sustainable energy technologies
Baker Hughes to establish a full-service aeroderivative gas turbine repair facility in Malaysia to support over 600 regional turbines
The strategic alliance aims to enhance local supply chains and accelerate Asia’s shift toward cleaner, reliable energy

Baker Hughes Chairman and Chief Executive Lorenzo Simonelli said, “It is of utmost importance to develop along with our Asian-Pacific customers, such as Petronas, as we strive toward the common goal of sustainable energy development. Localizing this effort makes energy available today and tomorrow.”

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Ir. Ts. Mohd Yusri Mohamed Yusof, Senior Vice President of Petronas said, "Our long-term strategic alliance with Baker Hughes is set to lead the way in decarbonisation, project delivery, and technology uptake. The new facility also reflects the strong partnerships required for Asia's cleaner energy future."

The alliance is based on decades of history going back to 1975. Baker Hughes now has turbomachinery and oilfield services facilities in Malaysia, including joint ventures with GE Vernova and Sapura Energy. The company is now considering where the new turbine services center will be.