BAKU, Azerbaijan, April 30. Baker Hughes has
inaugurated a new Subsea Services Center of Excellence and
manufacturing facility in Dusavik, strengthening its support for
offshore energy operations in the North Sea and beyond, Trend reports via the
company.
The purpose-built site spans 49,000 square metres and is
designed to enhance the deployment of advanced and efficient subsea
production systems and infrastructure.
The facility will support the full lifecycle of subsea projects,
including the manufacturing of subsea production trees and
wellheads, as well as repair, maintenance, and upgrades of subsea
equipment and control systems. It will also serve as a hub for
offshore production services, enabling installation, intervention,
and decommissioning activities.
The Dusavik site includes a 12,000-square-metre workshop,
multiple testing bays, and the capability to simulate pressures of
up to 22,500 psi, allowing engineers to test equipment under
extreme subsea conditions. The center will operate بالكامل on
renewable energy, reducing the carbon footprint of its
operations.
The launch further strengthens Baker Hughes’ footprint in the
North Sea, where the company already operates several facilities
across the offshore energy value chain. In the UK, its
manufacturing sites in Montrose and Newcastle supply subsea trees
and flexible pipe systems globally. The company also opened a
Centre of Excellence for Plug and Abandonment in Norway in
2025.
