Below the Surface: How Baker Hughes is Drilling the 24/7 Clean Energy Solution By: Robert Buluma The geothermal era has arrived — and Baker Hughes is holding the drill. While much of the energy world remains fixated on LNG exports and offshore wind, a quieter revolution is taking place beneath our feet. Baker Hughes (BKR) , the Houston-based energy technology giant, has assembled what may be the most comprehensive geothermal partnership network in the industry — positioning itself as the go-to industrial executor for next-generation geothermal power. In 2026 alone, the company has locked in strategic collaborations spanning three continents, from the deserts of Saudi Arabia to the outback of Australia and the high-heat basins of the American West. The common thread? Baker Hughes is applying a century of oil and gas drilling expertise to unlock geothermal energy at industrial scale — and the data center boom is providing the perfect market catalyst. The Strategy: "G...
"Revolutionizing Geothermal Power: USTDA Unleashes Cutting-edge Technology in the Philippines In a groundbreaking move, the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) has joined forces with the Energy Development Corporation (EDC) in the Philippines to spearhead a transformative geothermal project. With the strategic signing of a memorandum of understanding, USTDA is set to propel EDC's geothermal fields into a new era, embracing innovative technology from California-based powerhouse, GreenFire Energy (GFE). Imagine unlocking the potential to amplify geothermal power production by nearly 150 megawatts from previously dormant or underperforming wells. USTDA's grant signifies a pivotal moment, as it paves the way for a feasibility study and pilot project that could reshape the landscape of clean energy in the Philippines. Enoh T. Ebong, USTDA’s Director, emphasizes the urgency of combating climate change through collaborative efforts. He states, "Cutting-edge innovation...