Baker Hughes Gets Special Trade Rules for Oklahoma Pump Parts
Published Date: 11/2/2026
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Summary
Baker Hughes Oilfield Operations in Claremore, Oklahoma, got the green light to make parts for electrical submersible pumps inside Foreign-Trade Zone 53. This approval lets them operate under special trade rules for two years, helping them save money and speed up production. The decision took effect in late 2026 and means smoother business for Baker Hughes and their customers.
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FTZ production authorization for Baker Hughes
Baker Hughes Oilfield Operations was authorized to produce components for electrical submersible pumping systems inside Foreign-Trade Zone 53 (Subzone 53D) in Claremore, Oklahoma. The FTZ Board notified the applicant of its decision on October 28, 2026, and the authorization is limited in scope and further subject to a two-year time period and the FTZ Act and FTZ Board regulations (including section 400.14).
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