LNG

Baker Hughes, the US liquefied natural gas equipment-maker and energy services company, swung to an annual profit compared with a previous loss as quarterly income also rose along with revenues amid an operational overhaul and among the orders booked was one for LNG from the United Arab Emirates.

Chart Industries, the US LNG equipment-maker and industrial gases and clean energy company, reported soaring sales and earnings as well as record orders and a vibrant LNG market as it prepared to close the $4.4 billion take-over of UK engineering company Howden.