Baker Hughes has announced a multi-year contract with Dubai Petroleum Establishment (DPE), on behalf of Dubai Supply Authority (DUSUP), to deliver integrated coiled-tubing drilling services for the Margham gas storage project in Duabi.
This initiative aims to enhance Dubai’s energy stability by improving the system’s ability to alternate between natural gas and solar power.
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The project leverages Baker Hughes’ expertise in coiled-tubing drilling and under-balanced drilling, along with its CoilTrak coiled-tubing bottomhole assembly (BHA) system.
CoilTrak enables operators to navigate subsurface environments effectively during horizontal drilling, maximising reservoir contact, which is essential for underground gas storage.
Baker Hughes Oilfield Services & Equipment executive vice-president Amerino Gatti said: “Baker Hughes has built a reputation as a leader in coiled-tubing drilling and mature assets solutions, and we bring a track record of success across the region to this important project.
“Our integrated solutions approach combines industry-leading technology and expertise across the energy value chain to help DPE scale-up and develop reliable, secure and lower-carbon power solutions for their country.”
Additionally, Baker Hughes secured an order to supply its Integrated Compressor Line (ICL) units from DPE, on behalf of DUSUP, for the Margham gas storage facility.
The order includes ten ICL units, with five designated for gas storage and the remaining five for dual-use injection boosting or gas export.
In March 2025, Baker Hughes entered into a framework agreement with NextDecade, a liquefied natural gas (LNG) company, to supply gas turbine and refrigerant compressor technology for trains four through eight of the Rio Grande LNG facility in Texas, US.
As part of the agreement, Baker Hughes will provide maintenance services for these equipment packages.
