Baker Hughes CEO calls for expanded role of natural gas and LNG

Jack Burke Senior Editor, Compressor Tech2

February 02, 2026

Record Florence annual meeting highlights gas, digital optimization and geothermal as pillars of future energy balance

Baker Hughes is positioning natural gas, LNG and technology-driven efficiency as central pillars of the global energy system, as rising electricity demand, AI growth and industrial expansion reshape long-term energy needs, CEO Lorenzo Simonelli said in keynote remarks at the company’s annual meeting in Florence, Italy.

Addressing a record audience…

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