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Baker Hughes is acquiring Chart Industries for $13.6 billion in a move that strengthens its clean energy and industrial tech portfolio. The deal brings synergies across LNG, hydrogen, and carbon capture applications, with $325 million in cost savings projected. This positions Baker Hughes to scale faster in decarbonization markets with tech-driven lifecycle solutions.
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