Baker Hughes opens its first regional chemicals facility on Jurong Island

American energy tech firm Baker Hughes opened its first chemicals facility in the region on Jurong Island yesterday.

- Sue-Ann Tan

The plant is part of its recent strategy to source and produce chemicals close to key markets, the firm said in a press release.

The facility will optimise manufacturing and ensure faster delivery of fit-for-purpose chemical solutions.

It spans about 40,000 sq m and will manufacture, store and distribute chemical solutions in the region and boost Baker Hughes’ localisation efforts.

Minister for Trade and Industry Gan Kim Yong, who was a guest at the opening, said in a LinkedIn post yesterday: “The plant is well aligned with Singapore’s focus on capturing growth in the high value-added speciality chemicals sector and building a strong talent pipeline locally for the sector.