Strataphy and Baker Hughes partner for geothermal cooling deployment in Saudi Arabia
Dr. Ammar Alali (left) and Mr Fadi Aljafari (right) during the signing ceremony of the Memorandum of Understanding in Khobar, Saudi Arabia (source: Strataphy)
Carlo Cariaga
17 Dec 2025
Strataphy has selected Baker Hughes as the preferred equipment supplier and services provider for its geothermal cooling projects in Saudi Arabia.
Strataphy and Baker Hughes have announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore cooperation on geothermal-powered solutiosn across large-scale projects in Saudi Arabia. Under the terms of the MoU, Baker Hughes will become a preferred equipment and services provider for Strataphy’s expanding portfolio of geothermal cooling deployments.
“This is a milestone for Strataphy,” said Dr. Ammar Alali, CEO of Strataphy. “Collaborating with a global technology leader like Baker Hughes not only demonstrates the scalability of our geothermal cooling platform but also strengthens our ability to execute high-impact energy projects across the Kingdom. Together, we’re demonstrating that deep-tech innovation and local execution can go hand-in-hand to drive the energy transition forward.”
Strataphy is a deep-tech company pioneering subsurface-powered cooling for large-scale infrastructure. The company develops and operates proprietary geothermal cooling systems that reduce energy consumption and cost for data centers, giga-projects, and cities. Its Cooling-as-a-Service model allows clients to adopt the technology with no upfront investment. Just recently, the company announced the closing of a $6 million seed funding round.
Geothermal cooling offers a transformational alternative to traditional HVAC systems, delivering up to 50% reductions in electricity consumption for cooling. As Saudi Arabia’s cooling demand continues to rise, geothermal presents a scalable, low-carbon solution well-suited for data centers, district cooling networks, healthcare, and industrial facilities.
“Baker Hughes brings global experience and technical depth to this collaboration,” said Ahmed Alhani, COO of Strataphy. “Our goal is to build execution capacity that’s as advanced as our technology. This MoU is a big step toward achieving that, especially for projects that require scale, speed, and long-term reliability.”
As a global energy technology company operating in over 120 countries, Baker Hughes brings unmatched scale and technical expertise across every level of the geothermal value chain, in addition to oilfield services & equipment, industrial decarbonization, digital solutions, and emissions abatement. The company’s long-standing presence in Saudi Arabia includes local manufacturing, workforce development, and strategic alignment with Vision 2030 priorities—making it a powerful force for localized innovation and execution.
“With technology, solutions, and expertise that stretches from the subsurface to the surface, Baker Hughes has been driving progress at scale in geothermal energy for more than 40 years, we are excited to collaborate with Strataphy to deploy our technologies in innovative direct use geothermal applications in the Kingdom,” said Fadi Al-Jafari, Vice President for the Saudi Arabia Geozone at Baker Hughes.
Source: Email correspondence
