- Automated field production solution will increase Expand Energy�s operational agility to respond rapidly to market dynamics

- Expand Energy will deploy �Lucy,� the Leucipa AI Production Assistant

- Companies to co-develop new AI-powered functionality and workflows to drive operational efficiency and further optimize gas production

Baker Hughes, an energy technology company, Thursday announced an award from Expand Energy, North America�s largest natural gas producer, to deploy its Leucipa� automated field production solution across thousands of gas-producing wells in the United States. This multi-year agreement will help Expand Energy optimize production and strengthen North America�s natural gas supply chain.

Leucipa's artificial intelligence-powered workflows will improve operational efficiencies across a diverse portfolio of gas-producing wells in the Marcellus, Utica, and Haynesville shales. Leucipa�s advanced Production Management and Field Optimizer services will empower Expand Energy to make more informed, data-driven decisions across this nationwide network of wells. Expand Energy will also launch a pilot of �Lucy,� the Leucipa AI Production Assistant, which provides real-time analysis of production data through a generative AI-powered conversational interface to simplify decision-making in the field.

�This collaboration illustrates how digital technologies are reshaping the economics of natural gas production,� said Amerino Gatti, executive vice president of Oilfield Services & Equipment at Baker Hughes. �By providing comprehensive, real-time insights for wells, fields, and basins across the United States, Expand Energy can achieve greater efficiency, reliability, and sustainability across the natural gas value chain.�

Leucipa will be deployed as SaaS on Amazon Web Services (AWS), providing Expand Energy a secure, scalable environment for broad deployment and simplified management across their nationwide portfolio.

This agreement will also support the co-development of new workflows that integrate seamlessly with Expand Energy�s existing digital tools. Workflows for gas nominations and field forecasting will provide more certainty for contract commitments and scenario modeling. Leucipa�s flexible architecture will also help integrate Expand Energy�s edge, on-prem and cloud-based systems into a unified framework.

�This collaboration marks a significant step forward in the digital transformation of our upstream operations,� said Josh Viets, executive vice president & chief operating officer at Expand Energy. �By deploying AI-powered systems across our nationwide network of wells, Expand Energy will enhance the value of our assets through more efficient and reliable delivery of energy to our customers.�

With a 100-year heritage of energy innovation, Baker Hughes is integrating digital solutions such as Leucipa with the company�s other proven technologies to help customers achieve greater efficiency, extend asset life, and maximize returns.