Baker Hughes & SOCAR Partner for Emissions Reduction at Azerbaijani Refinery
Baker Hughes, a leading energy technology company, has partnered with SOCAR to implement an advanced gas recovery and hydrogen sulfide (H2S) removal system at the Heydar Aliyev Oil Refinery in Baku, Azerbaijan. The agreement was signed during COP29 in Baku, with Baker Hughes Chairman and CEO Lorenzo Simonelli and SOCAR President Rovshan Najaf present at the ceremony.
Aligned with Azerbaijan’s commitment to the Global Methane Pledge and the COP28 presidency's Oil & Gas Decarbonization Charter, the initiative is a significant step toward eliminating routine flaring at SOCAR’s facility by 2030. Utilizing Baker Hughes' proven emissions reduction technologies, the project aims to recover up to 7 million Nm³ of methane annually, cutting CO2 emissions by approximately 11,000 tons each year.
Baker Hughes will integrate its advanced gas recovery and H2S removal technology into the refinery’s existing operations. This system will help mitigate the release of methane and sulfur, both potent greenhouse gases, while also removing harmful H2S. The recovered gas, previously wasted through flaring, will now serve as a fuel source for the refinery, lowering fuel consumption and operational costs while enhancing efficiency and value creation.
“To meet the goal of reducing emissions by 45% this decade and set the course for net zero by 2050, the industry must act now using available technology,” said Lorenzo Simonelli, Chairman and CEO of Baker Hughes. “This agreement underscores our shared commitment to emissions reduction and marks an important milestone in our efforts to support more sustainable and efficient operations.”
Rovshan Najaf, President of SOCAR, emphasized the company’s dedication to sustainability: “Partnering with Baker Hughes demonstrates SOCAR’s focus on reducing emissions and advancing environmentally responsible practices. This project represents a significant step toward achieving our climate objectives and shaping a cleaner, more efficient energy landscape.”
The collaboration’s swift transition from concept to contract in just nine months highlights the determination of both organizations and the value of close cooperation. Implementation will commence immediately, with full commissioning planned within 24 months.
This initiative reflects Baker Hughes’ extensive portfolio of emissions abatement solutions designed to enhance productivity, improve efficiency, and deliver scalable benefits for customers worldwide.
Aligned with Azerbaijan’s commitment to the Global Methane Pledge and the COP28 presidency's Oil & Gas Decarbonization Charter, the initiative is a significant step toward eliminating routine flaring at SOCAR’s facility by 2030. Utilizing Baker Hughes' proven emissions reduction technologies, the project aims to recover up to 7 million Nm³ of methane annually, cutting CO2 emissions by approximately 11,000 tons each year.
Baker Hughes will integrate its advanced gas recovery and H2S removal technology into the refinery’s existing operations. This system will help mitigate the release of methane and sulfur, both potent greenhouse gases, while also removing harmful H2S. The recovered gas, previously wasted through flaring, will now serve as a fuel source for the refinery, lowering fuel consumption and operational costs while enhancing efficiency and value creation.
“To meet the goal of reducing emissions by 45% this decade and set the course for net zero by 2050, the industry must act now using available technology,” said Lorenzo Simonelli, Chairman and CEO of Baker Hughes. “This agreement underscores our shared commitment to emissions reduction and marks an important milestone in our efforts to support more sustainable and efficient operations.”
Rovshan Najaf, President of SOCAR, emphasized the company’s dedication to sustainability: “Partnering with Baker Hughes demonstrates SOCAR’s focus on reducing emissions and advancing environmentally responsible practices. This project represents a significant step toward achieving our climate objectives and shaping a cleaner, more efficient energy landscape.”
The collaboration’s swift transition from concept to contract in just nine months highlights the determination of both organizations and the value of close cooperation. Implementation will commence immediately, with full commissioning planned within 24 months.
This initiative reflects Baker Hughes’ extensive portfolio of emissions abatement solutions designed to enhance productivity, improve efficiency, and deliver scalable benefits for customers worldwide.
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