Baker Hughes: Diversifying for the Age of Gas and the Data Center Boom

The oil and gas sector may be facing daily volatility—just look at the XOP energy ETF, which recently suffered its worst daily performance since early August—but Baker Hughes continues to carve out a strong position in the global energy transition. Under the leadership of CEO Lorenzo Simonelli, the company is strategically diversifying beyond traditional oilfield services and leaning into long-term growth themes: natural gas, LNG exports, digital efficiency, and the rise of power-hungry data centers.

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US Oil Rig Count Hits 3-Year Low – Baker Hughes

As the U.S. energy sector grapples with shifting market dynamics, the latest Baker Hughes rig count highlights a continued decline in drilling activity nationwide. With the total active rig count falling to 539—down 8 from the previous week and 46 below year-ago levels—states like Oklahoma are beginning to mirror the broader contraction.

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