Baker Hughes Unveils Breakthrough All-Electric Subsea System for Offshore Automation

Revolutionizing Offshore Operations with Electrification
Baker Hughes has launched an innovative all-electric subsea production system, advancing offshore electrification by integrating electric solutions from topside to downhole. This modular system enables seamless upgrades for existing subsea trees and retrofits electro-hydraulic units, significantly reducing installation complexity and time.

Key Features Driving Efficiency
Transitioning from hydraulics to electric components, the system eliminates traditional infrastructure, slashing maintenance costs and enhancing reliability. Furthermore, real-time digital telemetry ensures continuous monitoring, enabling proactive maintenance and optimized production control.

Sustainability at the Core
By cutting hydraulic dependency, the technology reduces carbon emissions across offshore fields. Additionally, its compatibility with carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) projects positions it as a critical tool for low-carbon energy transitions312. Amerino Gatti, Executive VP at Baker Hughes, emphasized, “Electrifying the value chain ensures cleaner, safer operations while meeting global energy demands.

Complementary Innovations for Onshore and Offshore
Alongside the subsea system, Baker Hughes introduced two other technologies:

1. Hummingbird™ All-Electric Cementing Unit: Replaces diesel engines with grid/battery power, lowering emissions and noise during high-pressure onshore operations
2. SureCONTROL™ Plus Valves: Simplify well control by replacing hydraulic lines with single electrical cables, reducing rig time and intervention costs.

Future-Ready Applications
Designed for shallow and deepwater environments, the system supports long-offset tiebacks and subsea CCUS fields. Its modularity ensures adaptability across diverse projects, reinforcing Baker Hughes’ role in industrial automation and sustainable energy solutions.

Transitioning to a Greener Energy Landscape
With hydrocarbons remaining vital for decades, Baker Hughes’ electrification trio addresses both operational efficiency and environmental goals. The shift to electric systems not only streamlines workflows but also aligns with global decarbonization strategies.