JAKARTA – In a significant development for sustainable energy infrastructure, Strataphy has joined forces with Baker Hughes to advance geothermal cooling technology across Saudi Arabia’s major projects. The partnership marks a pivotal moment in the Kingdom’s journey toward innovative, low-carbon cooling solutions.

Strategic Alliance for Sustainable Cooling

The two companies have formalized their collaboration through a Memorandum of Understanding, positioning Baker Hughes as the preferred supplier of equipment and services for Strataphy’s growing geothermal cooling initiatives. This alliance combines Strataphy’s cutting-edge subsurface cooling technology with Baker Hughes’ extensive global experience in energy solutions.

Dr. Ammar Alali, who leads Strataphy as CEO, emphasized the importance of this partnership in demonstrating how advanced technology and local implementation can work together to accelerate the transition to cleaner energy. The collaboration validates the scalability of Strataphy’s cooling platform while enhancing the company’s capacity to deliver significant energy projects throughout Saudi Arabia.

Innovative Technology Meets Infrastructure Needs

Strataphy specializes in developing subsurface-powered cooling systems designed for major infrastructure applications, including data centers, large-scale projects, and urban areas. Their proprietary geothermal cooling technology can dramatically reduce both energy use and operational costs. The company’s Cooling-as-a-Service business model removes the barrier of initial capital investment, making the technology more accessible to clients. The company recently secured $6 million in seed funding to support its expansion.

The technology offers remarkable efficiency gains, potentially cutting electricity consumption for cooling purposes by half compared to conventional HVAC systems. As cooling requirements across Saudi Arabia continue to grow, geothermal solutions present a sustainable, scalable alternative suitable for various sectors, including data centers, district cooling infrastructure, medical facilities, and industrial operations.

Combining Global Expertise with Local Vision

Ahmed Alhani, Strataphy’s Chief Operating Officer, highlighted Baker Hughes’ international experience and technical capabilities as crucial assets for this partnership. The collaboration aims to develop implementation capabilities that match the sophistication of the underlying technology, particularly for projects demanding large scale, rapid deployment, and sustained performance.

Baker Hughes operates across more than 120 countries and brings comprehensive technical knowledge spanning the entire geothermal sector, alongside capabilities in oilfield services, industrial decarbonization, digital technologies, and emissions reduction. The company maintains a substantial presence in Saudi Arabia, including local manufacturing facilities and workforce training programs aligned with the nation’s Vision 2030 objectives.

Fadi Al-Jafari, who oversees Baker Hughes’ Saudi Arabia operations as Vice President, expressed enthusiasm about applying the company’s four decades of geothermal energy experience to support Strataphy’s innovative direct-use applications in the Kingdom.

This partnership represents a concrete step toward deploying sustainable cooling infrastructure at scale, combining technological innovation with practical execution to address Saudi Arabia’s growing energy needs while supporting environmental objectives.

Original Article:

Think Geo Energy. (2025, December 18). Strataphy and Baker Hughes partner for geothermal cooling deployment in Saudi Arabia. Retrieved from https://www.thinkgeoenergy.com/strataphy-and-baker-hughes-partner-for-geothermal-cooling-deployment-in-saudi-arabia/?amp=1