Field Trip 1

Join us for an exclusive visit to the Baker Hughes Test Rig Facility BETA, one of Europe’s most advanced and powerful land drilling test facilities. Located just 10 miles from the Baker Hughes Technology Center in Celle, Germany, the state-of-the-art site provides a unique opportunity to experience real-scale testing and innovation in drilling and energy technologies.

Operational since 2019, the BETA facility has successfully carried out both active and passive testing for a broad range of markets, supporting more than 100 applications and drilling over 30,000 metres (90,000 feet) of total footage. The facility is equipped with a 3,000 HP triple-stand rig, fully electrically powered by 100% green energy, demonstrating Baker Hughes’ commitment to innovation and sustainability.

Participants will gain insight into the facility’s extensive testing capabilities, including cased and open-hole testing in several active wells up to 10,000 feet depth and diameters of up to 28 inches. The site’s diverse geological formations make it an ideal environment for validating drilling services, tools, drill bits, wireline technologies, completion systems, cementing, mud systems, and integrated services under real field conditions.