About Baker Hughes

Baker Hughes is a leading provider of drilling, formation evaluation, completion and production products and services to the worldwide oil and gas industry. The company builds on its strengths by maintaining its financial flexibility, providing excellence in manufacturing and operations, and delivering superior service to its customers in more than 90 countries across the globe.

As a leader in technology development, the company continually increases its investment in research and development, introducing new technology to the market that differentiates Baker Hughes from its competitors. The company focuses on creating value for oil and gas producers by providing innovative technology to find, develop, produce and manage petroleum reservoirs.

It is the only major oilfield service company structured around strong product-line divisions that are focused on Best-In-Class products and services. Our operations are organized in two segments which share common opportunities in developing and delivering technology solutions during distinct phases of oil and gas development - Drilling and Evaluation and Completion and Production.

Drilling and Evaluation: Includes divisions that apply their products and services primarily during the drilling process to improve efficiency, reduce risk, and acquire accurate information. The segment includes Baker Atlas, Baker Hughes Drilling Fluids, Hughes Christensen, and INTEQ.

Completion and Production: Includes divisions that apply their products and services primarily during the well completion, field production, transportation and refining processes. The segment includes Baker Oil Tools, Baker Petrolite, Centrilift, and the Production Optimization business unit.

Baker Hughes' global operations are aligned into four regions - North America; Latin America; Europe, Africa, Russia and the Caspian (EARC); and Middle East and Asia Pacific (MEAP). This structure facilitates and strengthens the company's operations in all parts of the world.

The Company is also dedicated to helping the communities in which we live, work, and serve. Baker Hughes contributes to a variety of charitable organizations around the world, and employees actively volunteer in their local communities, representing the qualities that continue to make Baker Hughes a good corporate citizen.

With almost a century of experience in the oil and gas industry, Baker Hughes continually strives to offer innovative, cost effective solutions and quality service to its customers worldwide.