BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 10. Baker Hughes, an
energy technology company, has expanded its Integrated Compressor
Line (ICL) production and testing facility in Le Creusot, France,
the company said on October 9.
It aims to double the production capacity of its
zero-operational-emission compressor technology.
The upgraded facility, operated by Baker Hughes' French
subsidiary Thermodyn, features dedicated variable-speed drive
systems, enhanced testing positions, a new low-speed balancing
machine, a furnace and a machining center.
The expansion is designed to strengthen manufacturing
capabilities, improve operational efficiency and enable the company
to meet growing demand for advanced compression technologies in
Europe and other markets.
"This milestone represents a significant step forward for Baker
Hughes, enabling us to serve our customers more efficiently through
the expansion of our production and testing facilities in Europe,
to support a more sustainable energy future," said Ahmed
Eldemerdash, vice president of Climate Technology Solutions at
Baker Hughes.
He noted that meeting growing demand for reliable, efficient and
sustainable technologies requires not only product innovation but
also the capacity to design, manufacture, assemble and test
solutions at scale.
The ICL compressor is electrically driven and designed to
operate without oil lubrication. According to Baker Hughes, it has
a footprint up to 60% smaller than conventional compressors and
requires minimal maintenance downtime, helping improve equipment
availability and operational performance.
The company describes the technology as having zero emissions
during operation and pressurized standby. Actual emissions depend
on the electricity source, with Baker Hughes stating that using
renewable electricity can reduce emissions by up to 99% compared
with gas-fired solutions.
French Minister Delegate for Industry Sébastien Martin said the
investment demonstrated how innovation and industrial development
could strengthen France's manufacturing base while advancing
lower-emission technologies.
Le Creusot has a long industrial history spanning more than two
centuries and remains an important location for advanced
manufacturing in France. Through its Thermodyn subsidiary, Baker
Hughes uses the site to develop and manufacture compression
technologies for energy and industrial applications, including
solutions designed to support the transition to lower-carbon energy
systems.
Baker Hughes operates eight industrial sites in France.
Globally, the company provides energy technology and services to
energy and industrial customers in more than 120 countries.
