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Originally published on Guiding Stars Health & Nutrition News

By Mark Kantor

The Guiding Stars algorithms, the formulas used to assign Stars to foods and beverages, were recently updated to reflect new information about nutrition science and the current landscape of food product labeling in grocery stores. The Guiding Stars Scientific Advisory Panel (SAP) continually monitors new developments in nutrition and public health to determine if any changes in the algorithms are warranted. This year, after carefully reviewing federal nutrition guidance, Food and Drug Administration regulations, and nutrition science research, the SAP approved updates to four algorithms, resulting in the following key changes:

Star-Earning Yogurts

The FDA amended some of its labeling rules for yogurt in 2021. Among other things, the changes gave manufacturers the option of declaring “contains live and active cultures” (or a similar phrase) if products contain a certain minimum level of live and active bacterial cultures. In addition, the rule required yogurt labels to state “does not contain live and active cultures” if products were treated to inactivate viable microorganisms. To help shoppers identify more nutritious options in grocery stores, the SAP decided to award 1 bonus point for foods that declare “contains live and active cultures.” (Previously, only beverages could earn this credit). This bonus equates to a 1-star increase, which resulted in over 350 shelf tag changes, so shoppers will now see Stars on products such as whole milk plain yogurt and lightly sweetened yogurts, provided they don’t contain additives to limit, like artificial colors, flavors and sweeteners.

The Science: Live and active cultures in yogurt are a type of probiotic. When consumed, these “good bacteria” add to the population of microbes already found in the large intestine, or gut. This helps create a balanced and diverse gut “microbiome” – the entire community of microorganisms along with their genetic material – which is associated with such health benefits as improved digestion, a stronger immune system, reduced inflammation, and less constipation.

Addressing Food Additives

The Guiding Stars algorithms include an “additives to limit” component that considers the type and frequency of certain ingredients commonly found in highly processed foods. The “additives to limit” list includes ingredients such as artificial colors and flavors, synthetic non-nutritive sweeteners, chemical preservatives, sugar alcohols, and other additives used for such functional purposes as imparting texture and maintaining consistency. Although food additives are approved by FDA for use in certain foods at specified levels, many additives are often found in foods with poor nutritional quality, and some additives have been controversial over the years due to potential safety issues or public health concerns. The SAP monitors new research and policy issues related to food additives and considers not only their use in the U.S. but also how other countries view their safety.

To better guide consumers towards products that support good nutrition and promote health, the SAP chose to update the debit on “additives to limit” so that it is applied consistently across all the Guiding Stars algorithms. Now, all foods and beverages will receive a debit for one of these additives. Products that contain more than one additive to limit will be ineligible to earn any Stars.

The Science: For each additive included in the algorithm, there is evidence suggesting potential adverse health effects. For example, chemical preservatives like nitrates and nitrites found in cured meats can be converted to carcinogenic compounds called nitrosamines. Potassium bromate, used in baked goods to strengthen dough and help it rise, was linked to kidney and thyroid cancers and DNA damage, and was banned in several countries, including those in the European Union. The World Health Organization, based on what it considered to be limited evidence, classified the artificial sweetener aspartame as “possibly carcinogenic,” especially when consumed at very high levels. Many food additives are not necessary for producing tasty and nutritious foods or have not been shown to be effective for weight control, and they often can be replaced with less toxic ingredients.

Learn More: You can learn more about the science behind the Stars by accessing the white paper that details the Guiding Stars algorithms.

About Guiding Stars

Guiding Stars is an objective, evidence-based, nutrition guidance program that evaluates foods and beverages to make nutritious choices simple. Products that meet transparent nutrition criteria earn a 1, 2, or 3 star rating for good, better, and best nutrition. Guiding Stars can be found in more than 2,000 grocery stores, in Circana’ Attribute Marketplace, and through the Guiding Stars Food Finder app.
 

Originally published on Guiding Stars Health & Nutrition News

By Mark Kantor

The Guiding Stars algorithms, the formulas used to assign Stars to foods and beverages, were recently updated to reflect new information about nutrition science and the current landscape of food product labeling in grocery stores. The Guiding Stars Scientific Advisory Panel (SAP) continually monitors new developments in nutrition and public health to determine if any changes in the algorithms are warranted. This year, after carefully reviewing federal nutrition guidance, Food and Drug Administration regulations, and nutrition science research, the SAP approved updates to four algorithms, resulting in the following key changes:

Star-Earning Yogurts

The FDA amended some of its labeling rules for yogurt in 2021. Among other things, the changes gave manufacturers the option of declaring “contains live and active cultures” (or a similar phrase) if products contain a certain minimum level of live and active bacterial cultures. In addition, the rule required yogurt labels to state “does not contain live and active cultures” if products were treated to inactivate viable microorganisms. To help shoppers identify more nutritious options in grocery stores, the SAP decided to award 1 bonus point for foods that declare “contains live and active cultures.” (Previously, only beverages could earn this credit). This bonus equates to a 1-star increase, which resulted in over 350 shelf tag changes, so shoppers will now see Stars on products such as whole milk plain yogurt and lightly sweetened yogurts, provided they don’t contain additives to limit, like artificial colors, flavors and sweeteners.

The Science: Live and active cultures in yogurt are a type of probiotic. When consumed, these “good bacteria” add to the population of microbes already found in the large intestine, or gut. This helps create a balanced and diverse gut “microbiome” – the entire community of microorganisms along with their genetic material – which is associated with such health benefits as improved digestion, a stronger immune system, reduced inflammation, and less constipation.

Addressing Food Additives

The Guiding Stars algorithms include an “additives to limit” component that considers the type and frequency of certain ingredients commonly found in highly processed foods. The “additives to limit” list includes ingredients such as artificial colors and flavors, synthetic non-nutritive sweeteners, chemical preservatives, sugar alcohols, and other additives used for such functional purposes as imparting texture and maintaining consistency. Although food additives are approved by FDA for use in certain foods at specified levels, many additives are often found in foods with poor nutritional quality, and some additives have been controversial over the years due to potential safety issues or public health concerns. The SAP monitors new research and policy issues related to food additives and considers not only their use in the U.S. but also how other countries view their safety.

To better guide consumers towards products that support good nutrition and promote health, the SAP chose to update the debit on “additives to limit” so that it is applied consistently across all the Guiding Stars algorithms. Now, all foods and beverages will receive a debit for one of these additives. Products that contain more than one additive to limit will be ineligible to earn any Stars.

The Science: For each additive included in the algorithm, there is evidence suggesting potential adverse health effects. For example, chemical preservatives like nitrates and nitrites found in cured meats can be converted to carcinogenic compounds called nitrosamines. Potassium bromate, used in baked goods to strengthen dough and help it rise, was linked to kidney and thyroid cancers and DNA damage, and was banned in several countries, including those in the European Union. The World Health Organization, based on what it considered to be limited evidence, classified the artificial sweetener aspartame as “possibly carcinogenic,” especially when consumed at very high levels. Many food additives are not necessary for producing tasty and nutritious foods or have not been shown to be effective for weight control, and they often can be replaced with less toxic ingredients.

Learn More: You can learn more about the science behind the Stars by accessing the white paper that details the Guiding Stars algorithms.

About Guiding Stars

Guiding Stars is an objective, evidence-based, nutrition guidance program that evaluates foods and beverages to make nutritious choices simple. Products that meet transparent nutrition criteria earn a 1, 2, or 3 star rating for good, better, and best nutrition. Guiding Stars can be found in more than 2,000 grocery stores, in Circana’ Attribute Marketplace, and through the Guiding Stars Food Finder app.
 

Being proud of what you do and how you impact the world through your work is a powerful feeling. Just ask Andreas Faber, Product Manager with Saint-Gobain North America. Ever since watching a rocket take off in Cape Canaveral as a kid, he has been passionate about aerospace, and today has a career directly involved in this important industry!

Saint-Gobain is an industry leader with thousands of talented team members who are dedicated to one unified purpose: Making the World a Better Home. With more than 160 manufacturing facilities throughout the United States and Canada, there are so many robust and fulfilling career opportunities available. You’ll have the opportunity to work with colleagues from a wide range of businesses, cultures, and experiences.

About Success in the Making

Anyone can be a manufacturer! Whether you are just starting out or transitioning your career path, the manufacturing industry presents opportunities for success. Saint-Gobain North America’s Success in the Making series features the stories of team members who built their careers in manufacturing and thrived!

Watch the full Success in the Making series on YouTube.

About Saint-Gobain

Worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction, Saint-Gobain designs, manufactures and distributes materials and services for the construction and industrial markets. Its integrated solutions for the renovation of public and private buildings, light construction and the decarbonization of construction and industry are developed through a continuous innovation process and provide sustainability and performance. The Group, celebrating its 360th anniversary in 2025, remains more committed than ever to its purpose “MAKING THE WORLD A BETTER HOME”.

€46.6 billion in sales in 2024
More than 161,000 employees, locations in 80 countries
Committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050

Being proud of what you do and how you impact the world through your work is a powerful feeling. Just ask Andreas Faber, Product Manager with Saint-Gobain North America. Ever since watching a rocket take off in Cape Canaveral as a kid, he has been passionate about aerospace, and today has a career directly involved in this important industry!

Saint-Gobain is an industry leader with thousands of talented team members who are dedicated to one unified purpose: Making the World a Better Home. With more than 160 manufacturing facilities throughout the United States and Canada, there are so many robust and fulfilling career opportunities available. You’ll have the opportunity to work with colleagues from a wide range of businesses, cultures, and experiences.

About Success in the Making

Anyone can be a manufacturer! Whether you are just starting out or transitioning your career path, the manufacturing industry presents opportunities for success. Saint-Gobain North America’s Success in the Making series features the stories of team members who built their careers in manufacturing and thrived!

Watch the full Success in the Making series on YouTube.

About Saint-Gobain

Worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction, Saint-Gobain designs, manufactures and distributes materials and services for the construction and industrial markets. Its integrated solutions for the renovation of public and private buildings, light construction and the decarbonization of construction and industry are developed through a continuous innovation process and provide sustainability and performance. The Group, celebrating its 360th anniversary in 2025, remains more committed than ever to its purpose “MAKING THE WORLD A BETTER HOME”.

€46.6 billion in sales in 2024
More than 161,000 employees, locations in 80 countries
Committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050

Being proud of what you do and how you impact the world through your work is a powerful feeling. Just ask Andreas Faber, Product Manager with Saint-Gobain North America. Ever since watching a rocket take off in Cape Canaveral as a kid, he has been passionate about aerospace, and today has a career directly involved in this important industry!

Saint-Gobain is an industry leader with thousands of talented team members who are dedicated to one unified purpose: Making the World a Better Home. With more than 160 manufacturing facilities throughout the United States and Canada, there are so many robust and fulfilling career opportunities available. You’ll have the opportunity to work with colleagues from a wide range of businesses, cultures, and experiences.

About Success in the Making

Anyone can be a manufacturer! Whether you are just starting out or transitioning your career path, the manufacturing industry presents opportunities for success. Saint-Gobain North America’s Success in the Making series features the stories of team members who built their careers in manufacturing and thrived!

Watch the full Success in the Making series on YouTube.

About Saint-Gobain

Worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction, Saint-Gobain designs, manufactures and distributes materials and services for the construction and industrial markets. Its integrated solutions for the renovation of public and private buildings, light construction and the decarbonization of construction and industry are developed through a continuous innovation process and provide sustainability and performance. The Group, celebrating its 360th anniversary in 2025, remains more committed than ever to its purpose “MAKING THE WORLD A BETTER HOME”.

€46.6 billion in sales in 2024
More than 161,000 employees, locations in 80 countries
Committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050

Originally published on PSEG ENERGIZE! 

When one of the most severe winter storms our region has seen in more than 30 years tore through New Jersey, it didn’t just bring snow. It brought blizzard conditions, record-breaking snowfall and punishing winds that tested all of us. Winter Storm Hernando came in fast and fierce.

In a matter of hours, two to three feet of snow buried neighborhoods across the state. Wind gusts of 50 miles per hour snapped branches, toppled trees and triggered widespread power outages. Schools and businesses closed. Roads disappeared. Travel and transit came to a standstill.

It was the kind of storm New Jersey hadn’t seen in decades. And it was exactly the kind of moment we prepare for.

Because being Jersey Ready isn’t a slogan. It’s how we show up — especially when conditions are at their worst.

Ready to respond

More than 3,000 employees mobilized across our service territory, working around the clock in deep snow and freezing temperatures.

That included over 1,150 line workers, 400 tree trimmers, 472 mutual aid contractors, and hundreds of other field personnel focused on one thing: restoring service safely and quickly.

Over the course of the storm, our employees:

• Restored power to 56,800 customers — helping kitchens warm up, phones recharge and homes feel like home again.
• Responded to 1,259 no-heat calls — a heating outage isn’t an inconvenience, it’s urgent.
• Responded to 327 gas emergency calls — because safety doesn’t pause during a storm, and neither do we.

This all happened during a storm that intensified rapidly in just 24 hours.

Before any repairs could even begin, our teams had to dig out buried equipment and carve safe paths through drifts reaching several feet high just to access poles, wires and underground systems. That’s tough work in tough conditions — but it’s work they train for year-round.

Our employees made steady progress on restoration, which allowed us to release our mutual aid contractors to assist neighboring utilities as recovery efforts continued across the region.

At the same time, we stayed connected with you — answering nearly 13,000 calls within seconds and sending more than 200,000 proactive outage notifications. In addition, 7,900 customers reported outages through our customer service platforms, including via text and our mobile app.

When the weather tests us, we respond — keeping you informed every step of the way.

The power of preparation

Results like this don’t happen overnight. For more than a decade, we’ve been strengthening, fortifying and modernizing our gas and electric systems — hardening the grid to better withstand extreme weather, whether it’s a blizzard in January or a heatwave in June.

We stay prepared by:

• Proactively trimming trees to reduce outages before storms hit.
• Conducting regular storm drills and emergency response exercises.
• Analyzing performance after every major event to look for ways to improve.

And that’s just a small part of the work happening behind the scenes every day to strengthen our systems.

This winter has delivered multiple storms and extended periods of dangerous cold. But no matter how relentless the weather, the resolve of our Jersey Ready workforce never wavers.

These are neighbors helping neighbors. People who live here, raise families here and take pride in keeping their communities powered safely and reliably.

That’s the kind of grit New Jersey is known for — and we’re proud to be part of it.

Partners in the storm

Major storm response is never a solo effort. During Hernando, we worked closely with our state and municipal partners to coordinate snow removal and response efforts so roads could be cleared, and conditions remained safe for our teams to reach affected areas.

Storms like these remind us how interconnected we all are — utilities, municipalities, first responders and residents working together to get through it.

Thank you, New Jersey

We know how stressful it is to lose power or heat — especially during frigid temperatures. Thank you for your patience and for staying connected with us throughout the storm.

When the next storm barrels toward New Jersey, know that we’ll be steady, focused and Jersey Ready.

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Originally published on PSEG ENERGIZE! 

When one of the most severe winter storms our region has seen in more than 30 years tore through New Jersey, it didn’t just bring snow. It brought blizzard conditions, record-breaking snowfall and punishing winds that tested all of us. Winter Storm Hernando came in fast and fierce.

In a matter of hours, two to three feet of snow buried neighborhoods across the state. Wind gusts of 50 miles per hour snapped branches, toppled trees and triggered widespread power outages. Schools and businesses closed. Roads disappeared. Travel and transit came to a standstill.

It was the kind of storm New Jersey hadn’t seen in decades. And it was exactly the kind of moment we prepare for.

Because being Jersey Ready isn’t a slogan. It’s how we show up — especially when conditions are at their worst.

Ready to respond

More than 3,000 employees mobilized across our service territory, working around the clock in deep snow and freezing temperatures.

That included over 1,150 line workers, 400 tree trimmers, 472 mutual aid contractors, and hundreds of other field personnel focused on one thing: restoring service safely and quickly.

Over the course of the storm, our employees:

• Restored power to 56,800 customers — helping kitchens warm up, phones recharge and homes feel like home again.
• Responded to 1,259 no-heat calls — a heating outage isn’t an inconvenience, it’s urgent.
• Responded to 327 gas emergency calls — because safety doesn’t pause during a storm, and neither do we.

This all happened during a storm that intensified rapidly in just 24 hours.

Before any repairs could even begin, our teams had to dig out buried equipment and carve safe paths through drifts reaching several feet high just to access poles, wires and underground systems. That’s tough work in tough conditions — but it’s work they train for year-round.

Our employees made steady progress on restoration, which allowed us to release our mutual aid contractors to assist neighboring utilities as recovery efforts continued across the region.

At the same time, we stayed connected with you — answering nearly 13,000 calls within seconds and sending more than 200,000 proactive outage notifications. In addition, 7,900 customers reported outages through our customer service platforms, including via text and our mobile app.

When the weather tests us, we respond — keeping you informed every step of the way.

The power of preparation

Results like this don’t happen overnight. For more than a decade, we’ve been strengthening, fortifying and modernizing our gas and electric systems — hardening the grid to better withstand extreme weather, whether it’s a blizzard in January or a heatwave in June.

We stay prepared by:

• Proactively trimming trees to reduce outages before storms hit.
• Conducting regular storm drills and emergency response exercises.
• Analyzing performance after every major event to look for ways to improve.

And that’s just a small part of the work happening behind the scenes every day to strengthen our systems.

This winter has delivered multiple storms and extended periods of dangerous cold. But no matter how relentless the weather, the resolve of our Jersey Ready workforce never wavers.

These are neighbors helping neighbors. People who live here, raise families here and take pride in keeping their communities powered safely and reliably.

That’s the kind of grit New Jersey is known for — and we’re proud to be part of it.

Partners in the storm

Major storm response is never a solo effort. During Hernando, we worked closely with our state and municipal partners to coordinate snow removal and response efforts so roads could be cleared, and conditions remained safe for our teams to reach affected areas.

Storms like these remind us how interconnected we all are — utilities, municipalities, first responders and residents working together to get through it.

Thank you, New Jersey

We know how stressful it is to lose power or heat — especially during frigid temperatures. Thank you for your patience and for staying connected with us throughout the storm.

When the next storm barrels toward New Jersey, know that we’ll be steady, focused and Jersey Ready.

• Energize!
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Originally published on PSEG ENERGIZE! 

When one of the most severe winter storms our region has seen in more than 30 years tore through New Jersey, it didn’t just bring snow. It brought blizzard conditions, record-breaking snowfall and punishing winds that tested all of us. Winter Storm Hernando came in fast and fierce.

In a matter of hours, two to three feet of snow buried neighborhoods across the state. Wind gusts of 50 miles per hour snapped branches, toppled trees and triggered widespread power outages. Schools and businesses closed. Roads disappeared. Travel and transit came to a standstill.

It was the kind of storm New Jersey hadn’t seen in decades. And it was exactly the kind of moment we prepare for.

Because being Jersey Ready isn’t a slogan. It’s how we show up — especially when conditions are at their worst.

Ready to respond

More than 3,000 employees mobilized across our service territory, working around the clock in deep snow and freezing temperatures.

That included over 1,150 line workers, 400 tree trimmers, 472 mutual aid contractors, and hundreds of other field personnel focused on one thing: restoring service safely and quickly.

Over the course of the storm, our employees:

• Restored power to 56,800 customers — helping kitchens warm up, phones recharge and homes feel like home again.
• Responded to 1,259 no-heat calls — a heating outage isn’t an inconvenience, it’s urgent.
• Responded to 327 gas emergency calls — because safety doesn’t pause during a storm, and neither do we.

This all happened during a storm that intensified rapidly in just 24 hours.

Before any repairs could even begin, our teams had to dig out buried equipment and carve safe paths through drifts reaching several feet high just to access poles, wires and underground systems. That’s tough work in tough conditions — but it’s work they train for year-round.

Our employees made steady progress on restoration, which allowed us to release our mutual aid contractors to assist neighboring utilities as recovery efforts continued across the region.

At the same time, we stayed connected with you — answering nearly 13,000 calls within seconds and sending more than 200,000 proactive outage notifications. In addition, 7,900 customers reported outages through our customer service platforms, including via text and our mobile app.

When the weather tests us, we respond — keeping you informed every step of the way.

The power of preparation

Results like this don’t happen overnight. For more than a decade, we’ve been strengthening, fortifying and modernizing our gas and electric systems — hardening the grid to better withstand extreme weather, whether it’s a blizzard in January or a heatwave in June.

We stay prepared by:

• Proactively trimming trees to reduce outages before storms hit.
• Conducting regular storm drills and emergency response exercises.
• Analyzing performance after every major event to look for ways to improve.

And that’s just a small part of the work happening behind the scenes every day to strengthen our systems.

This winter has delivered multiple storms and extended periods of dangerous cold. But no matter how relentless the weather, the resolve of our Jersey Ready workforce never wavers.

These are neighbors helping neighbors. People who live here, raise families here and take pride in keeping their communities powered safely and reliably.

That’s the kind of grit New Jersey is known for — and we’re proud to be part of it.

Partners in the storm

Major storm response is never a solo effort. During Hernando, we worked closely with our state and municipal partners to coordinate snow removal and response efforts so roads could be cleared, and conditions remained safe for our teams to reach affected areas.

Storms like these remind us how interconnected we all are — utilities, municipalities, first responders and residents working together to get through it.

Thank you, New Jersey

We know how stressful it is to lose power or heat — especially during frigid temperatures. Thank you for your patience and for staying connected with us throughout the storm.

When the next storm barrels toward New Jersey, know that we’ll be steady, focused and Jersey Ready.

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• Cordant™ 26.1 brings together asset strategy, health insights and AI‑driven risk intelligence to reduce unplanned downtime and support faster, higher‑value decisions
• Expanded platform capabilities deliver greater usability, global flexibility and scalability
• Strong demand across energy and industrial sectors resulted in a 20% increase in software orders in 2025

FLORENCE, Italy February 26, 2026 /3BL/ – Baker Hughes, an energy technology company, announced the latest release of Cordant™ (Release 26.1) industrial software, featuring expanded capabilities to help customers improve operational reliability, enhance performance consistency, and support sustainability initiatives. Cordant™ 26.1 enhances energy and industrial operators’ enterprise-wide visibility across assets, delivering improved access to decision-grade data, and empowering a broader range of users through an increasingly open, composable and scalable platform architecture. The announcement was made at the 2026 Baker Hughes Annual Meeting in Florence.

“Energy and industrial operators are being asked to deliver more, with greater speed, precision and accountability,” said Aravind Yarlagadda, senior vice president of Industrial Solutions, Industrial & Energy Technology at Baker Hughes. “This release advances Cordant’s ability to connect asset insights, risk and operations data in a single environment, designed to reduce unplanned downtime, prioritize capital more effectively, and improve day-to-day operational performance across complex assets.”

Expanding Asset Performance Management for Greater Reliability and Risk Visibility 
This release strengthens reliability and risk visibility by integrating asset strategy, integrity and health insights into a unified workflow. Updates include enhanced Failure Mode Analytics, waveform analysis and KPI drilldowns. These now connect directly to risk modelling, capital planning and integrity workflows, enabling teams to quantify asset risk more clearly and align on actions that reduce downtime. New AI-enabled capabilities, such as failure mode mapping between domains and automated risk alignment, aims to cut manual effort and help organizations drive consistent long-term asset strategies.

Process Optimization designed to Maximize Efficiency and Margin 
Cordant™ Process Optimization introduces a flexible objective function that enables operators to evaluate multiple operational scenarios, whether maximizing production, reducing energy use or optimizing both. Real-time, context-aware recommendations provide users with clear pathways to impact throughput, efficiency, and margin performance. These enhancements support customers in navigating increasingly dynamic market and operational environments, while embedding sustainability into process decisions. Outcomes depend on site conditions, configurations and user choices.

Enabling Sustainability at Scale
A new integration between Baker Hughes Energy & Emissions Management (EEM) and Cordant™ FastLCA, helps customers centralize emissions and energy data across assets and sites. This unified view can help operators identify hotspots, optimize energy use, and prioritize decarbonization actions based on consistent, auditable methodologies. By embedding trusted lifecycle data into day-to-day operations, Cordant™ supports compliance efforts and advances customers’ sustainability goals without adding complexity for users.

Enhancing Usability, Security and Global Flexibility
Foundational platform updates improve usability, adaptability, and enterprise readiness across all Cordant™ applications. Multi-language support, notifications, self-guided walkthroughs, and customizable reporting tools support faster onboarding and broader coverage across diverse roles and regions.

With a 100-year heritage of energy innovation, Baker Hughes is integrating digital solutions such as Cordant™ with the company’s proven technologies to help customers achieve greater efficiency, extend asset life, and maximize returns. Learn more about the company’s end-to-end digital portfolio here.

About Baker Hughes
Baker Hughes (NASDAQ: BKR) is an energy technology company that provides solutions to energy and industrial customers worldwide. Built on a century of experience and conducting business in over 120 countries, our innovative technologies and services are taking energy forward – making it safer, cleaner and more efficient for people and the planet. Visit us at bakerhughes.com.

For more information, please contact:

Media relations
Kerry Davis
Kerry.Davis@BakerHughes.com
+44 7443 157 262

• Cordant™ 26.1 brings together asset strategy, health insights and AI‑driven risk intelligence to reduce unplanned downtime and support faster, higher‑value decisions
• Expanded platform capabilities deliver greater usability, global flexibility and scalability
• Strong demand across energy and industrial sectors resulted in a 20% increase in software orders in 2025

FLORENCE, Italy February 26, 2026 /3BL/ – Baker Hughes, an energy technology company, announced the latest release of Cordant™ (Release 26.1) industrial software, featuring expanded capabilities to help customers improve operational reliability, enhance performance consistency, and support sustainability initiatives. Cordant™ 26.1 enhances energy and industrial operators’ enterprise-wide visibility across assets, delivering improved access to decision-grade data, and empowering a broader range of users through an increasingly open, composable and scalable platform architecture. The announcement was made at the 2026 Baker Hughes Annual Meeting in Florence.

“Energy and industrial operators are being asked to deliver more, with greater speed, precision and accountability,” said Aravind Yarlagadda, senior vice president of Industrial Solutions, Industrial & Energy Technology at Baker Hughes. “This release advances Cordant’s ability to connect asset insights, risk and operations data in a single environment, designed to reduce unplanned downtime, prioritize capital more effectively, and improve day-to-day operational performance across complex assets.”

Expanding Asset Performance Management for Greater Reliability and Risk Visibility 
This release strengthens reliability and risk visibility by integrating asset strategy, integrity and health insights into a unified workflow. Updates include enhanced Failure Mode Analytics, waveform analysis and KPI drilldowns. These now connect directly to risk modelling, capital planning and integrity workflows, enabling teams to quantify asset risk more clearly and align on actions that reduce downtime. New AI-enabled capabilities, such as failure mode mapping between domains and automated risk alignment, aims to cut manual effort and help organizations drive consistent long-term asset strategies.

Process Optimization designed to Maximize Efficiency and Margin 
Cordant™ Process Optimization introduces a flexible objective function that enables operators to evaluate multiple operational scenarios, whether maximizing production, reducing energy use or optimizing both. Real-time, context-aware recommendations provide users with clear pathways to impact throughput, efficiency, and margin performance. These enhancements support customers in navigating increasingly dynamic market and operational environments, while embedding sustainability into process decisions. Outcomes depend on site conditions, configurations and user choices.

Enabling Sustainability at Scale
A new integration between Baker Hughes Energy & Emissions Management (EEM) and Cordant™ FastLCA, helps customers centralize emissions and energy data across assets and sites. This unified view can help operators identify hotspots, optimize energy use, and prioritize decarbonization actions based on consistent, auditable methodologies. By embedding trusted lifecycle data into day-to-day operations, Cordant™ supports compliance efforts and advances customers’ sustainability goals without adding complexity for users.

Enhancing Usability, Security and Global Flexibility
Foundational platform updates improve usability, adaptability, and enterprise readiness across all Cordant™ applications. Multi-language support, notifications, self-guided walkthroughs, and customizable reporting tools support faster onboarding and broader coverage across diverse roles and regions.

With a 100-year heritage of energy innovation, Baker Hughes is integrating digital solutions such as Cordant™ with the company’s proven technologies to help customers achieve greater efficiency, extend asset life, and maximize returns. Learn more about the company’s end-to-end digital portfolio here.

About Baker Hughes
Baker Hughes (NASDAQ: BKR) is an energy technology company that provides solutions to energy and industrial customers worldwide. Built on a century of experience and conducting business in over 120 countries, our innovative technologies and services are taking energy forward – making it safer, cleaner and more efficient for people and the planet. Visit us at bakerhughes.com.

For more information, please contact:

Media relations
Kerry Davis
Kerry.Davis@BakerHughes.com
+44 7443 157 262