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BAKER HUGHES AUSTRALIA
EXPLORATION

“ We continue our commitment to research and development in world-class technology and education centers .”

conceived ground-breaking inventions that revolutionized the fledging petroleum era . Since those earliest advancements , we ’ ve never stopped searching for solutions to conquer the next frontier .
In 1907 , Reuben C . Baker developed a casing shoe that modernized cable tool drilling . In 1909 , Howard R . Hughes , Sr . introduced the first roller cutter bit that dramatically improved the rotary drilling process . Over the ensuing eight decades , Baker International and Hughes Tool Company continued to lead the industry with innovative products in well completions , drilling tools and related services .
During its history , Baker Hughes

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