Baker Hughes lifts 2026 IET order outlook after $10.5 billion in record Q2 bookings
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Baker Hughes lifted its 2026 IET order outlook after record Q2 bookings and a record $40.1B remaining performance obligation, driven by LNG export, gas-fired power and data-center infrastructure demand. Multiple LNG equipment awards and the completed Chart Industries acquisition reinforce an accelerating buildout of gas processing and export capacity. The news supports near-term sentiment for gas infrastructure activity and related energy capex.
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Baker Hughes reported record second-quarter orders totaling $10.5 billion, up 49% year over year, with Industrial & Energy Technology (IET) orders more than doubling to $7.1 billion. Remaining performance obligations climbed to a record $40.1 billion, including $37.1 billion tied to IET, and the company posted revenue of $6.74 billion with adjusted EBITDA of $1.23 billion. The company said it has secured LNG equipment awards from Venture Global, Cheniere Energy, Golar LNG and Nigeria LNG, and it completed its acquisition of Chart Industries to expand gas-processing capabilities.
