Baker Hughes Joins Forces with Snam to Develop Hydrogen-Ready Compression Technology for Decarbonization Efforts

In an announcement on April 3, Baker Hughes revealed that it has been selected by the Italian energy infrastructure company Snam to provide turbines for compression that can operate on natural gas and gas blends containing up to 10% hydrogen. The company will be providing three NovaLT 12 gas turbine driven compressor trains for a new gas compressor station in Sulmona, Italy.

As part of its efforts to decarbonize its gas network infrastructure, Snam is building a new gas compressor station in Sulmona. This project is aligned with the company’s goal of reducing emissions and transitioning towards cleaner energy sources. The 425-kilometer long hydrogen-ready pipeline will allow for the transportation of energy supplies from various regions to northern Europe, including Azerbaijan, Africa, and the Eastern Mediterranean.

Ganesh Ramaswamy, executive vice president of Industrial & Energy Technology at Baker Hughes, expressed excitement about this collaboration with Snam. He highlighted their joint efforts in developing innovative technology solutions for decarbonizing energy ecosystems and promoting the hydrogen economy. Ramaswamy emphasized the importance of supporting the transition to cleaner energy sources while ensuring affordability and security in energy supply.

Baker Hughes’ technology will help Snam achieve its goal of reducing emissions by allowing for more efficient compression of natural gas and gas blends containing up to 10% hydrogen. This technology will also enable Snam to transport energy supplies across borders more effectively and efficiently.

The new gas compressor station in Sulmona is just one example of how companies are working together to reduce emissions and transition towards cleaner energy sources. As concerns about climate change continue to grow, companies are looking for ways to make their operations more sustainable and environmentally friendly.

In conclusion, Baker Hughes’ selection by Snam is an important step towards a more sustainable future. By providing innovative technology solutions that promote cleaner energy sources, Baker Hughes is helping companies like Snam reduce their carbon footprint and move towards a more sustainable future.