Baker Petrolite Launches TRETOLITE* Brand of Oil Separation Technologies

SUGAR LAND, TX – May 3, 2006 – Baker Petrolite has consolidated its industry leading oil separation technologies under the TRETOLITE* brand. The new brand covers an entire spectrum of environmentally friendly emulsion breaking demulsifiers and water clarifiers.

“Founded on more than 90 years of industry experience, TRETOLITE products have successfully treated more oil, in more oilfields around the world than any other conventional products,” explained Andy O’Donnell, Baker Petrolite President. “Continuous application of TRETOLITE products gives operating companies the ability to gain higher oil production rates and greater revenues.”

“Baker Petrolite takes a TOTAL SYSTEMS APPROACH® process to problem solving,” said Nick Phillips, Baker Petrolite Director of Marketing, Upstream. “TRETOLITE products are backed by extensive research and development resources to solve complex emulsion breaking issues.”

Baker Petrolite is the specialty chemicals division of Baker Hughes Incorporated. Baker Hughes is a leading provider of drilling, formation evaluation, completion and production products and services to the worldwide oil and gas industry.

*TRETOLITE is a trademark of Baker Hughes Incorporated.

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CONTACT:
Baker Petrolite, Communications Services
Susan Bourgain, 281-275-7253

susan.bourgain@bakerpetrolite.com

Baker Petrolite
Nick R. Phillips, 281-275-7170
nick.phillips@bakerpetrolite.com

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Baker Petrolite Acquires DBM Oil Chemicals B.V.

SUGAR LAND, Texas – July 24, 2006 – Baker Petrolite, a division of Baker Hughes Incorporated, has acquired DBM Oil Chemicals B.V., based in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. This acquisition will support the growth of the Baker Petrolite fuel additives business, including the Prepared to Respond® (P2R®) Services business segment. The P2R Services Program provides 24-hour, year-round worldwide chemical response service to cargo and tanker owners, and suppliers for onsite chemical treatment of fuel oil, crude oil, and distillate fuel cargo in order to meet the buyer’s specifications.

“We continue to grow to meet the needs of our customers during their most difficult circumstances by providing them with superior service supported by innovative chemistry and proven technology that brings value to a wide range of applications,” said Frank Niznik, World Wide P2R Services Sales Manager.

“This acquisition, coupled with our vast experience of handling emergency situations, is an excellent strategic fit that will aid in the growth of P2R Services in Europe, Russia, and areas in the Middle East,” said Michael Nicholson, Baker Petrolite Business Development Manager, Fuel Additives and P2R Services.

“We will maintain our focus of servicing distressed oil cargoes, as well as the upgrading of these cargoes for trading profits,” concluded Jerry Basconi, Vice President and General Manager of the Downstream Industrial group.

Baker Petrolite, a division of Baker Hughes Incorporated, is a world leader in providing chemical, engineering and technology solutions to the global hydrocarbon recovery and processing.

Baker Hughes is a leading provider of drilling, formation evaluation, completion, and production products and services to the worldwide oil and gas industry. ###

CONTACT:
Baker Petrolite, Communications Services
Susan Bourgain, 281 275 7253
susan.bourgain@bakerpetrolite.com

Baker Petrolite Marketing
Andrew McCallum, 281-276-5422
andrew.mccallum@bakerpetrolite.com

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Baker Petrolite Launches SureCleanSM Services for Refineries and Petrochemical Plants

SUGAR LAND, TX – May 23, 2006 – Baker Petrolite has launched a new industrial cleaning services offering at the 2006 NPRA Reliability and Maintenance Conference in San Antonio, Texas.

The new SureCleanSM Services expand Baker Petrolite’s existing chemical cleaning capabilities to refineries and petrochemical plants by adding cleaning job engineering support and turnkey cleaning and degassing services. The cleaning services remove deposits and clear hydrocarbon vapors to ensure fast and safe vessel entry. Baker Petrolite plans to initially offer the new services to customers in North America, Europe and Asia/Pacific regions.

“SureClean Services offer significant savings of time and expense on plant turnaround maintenance as a result of our unit-specific cleaning procedures, proven chemical cleaning products and environmentally sound cleaning waste processing procedures,” explained Jerry Basconi, the Vice President and General Manager of the Baker Petrolite Downstream Industrial group. “Our experienced cleaning teams help assure safe, on-time vessel entry so that turnaround schedules can be met or even shortened. Post-project follow up services are also provided, all backed by a global hydrocarbon industry service company with a proven record of safety, integrity, and performance.”

Baker Petrolite is the specialty chemicals division of Baker Hughes Incorporated. Baker Hughes is a leading provider of drilling, formation evaluation, completion and production products and services to the worldwide oil and gas industry. ###

CONTACT:
Baker Petrolite, Communications Services
Susan Bourgain, 281 275 7253
susan.bourgain@bakerpetrolite.com

Baker Petrolite, Marketing
Scott A. Bieber, 281 275 7490
scott.bieber@bakerpetrolite.com

SureClean Services are not available in the UK

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