Khobar-based deep-tech startup Strataphy has entered into a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with global energy technology leader Baker Hughes to accelerate the deployment of geothermal-powered cooling solutions in Saudi Arabia. This partnership marks a significant step in the Kingdom’s energy transition, combining Strataphy’s proprietary subsurface-powered cooling platform with Baker Hughes’ extensive global scale and technical expertise.
Scaling Low-Carbon Infrastructure
Under the new agreement, Baker Hughes will serve as the preferred equipment and services provider for Strataphy’s growing portfolio of geothermal cooling projects. The collaboration aims to create a robust execution engine for low-carbon infrastructure by leveraging Baker Hughes’ four decades of leadership in geothermal energy alongside Strataphy’s innovative local solutions.
Fadi Al-Jafari, Vice President for the Saudi Arabia Geozone at Baker Hughes, highlighted the synergy, noting that the company is excited to deploy its subsurface-to-surface technologies in innovative direct-use applications within the Kingdom. This alliance is set to strengthen the local supply chain for sustainable energy projects, supporting Strataphy in executing high-impact deployments.
Pioneering Efficient Cooling for Vision 2030
The partnership addresses a critical need in Saudi Arabia’s rapidly growing infrastructure sector. With cooling demand rising across data centers, giga-projects, healthcare facilities, and industrial sites, Strataphy’s geothermal solutions offer a compelling alternative to traditional HVAC systems. By utilizing the Earth’s stable subsurface temperatures, the technology can deliver up to 50% reductions in electricity consumption.
Dr. Ammar Alali, CEO of Strataphy, described the MoU as a milestone that demonstrates the scalability of their platform. He emphasized that the collaboration with a global leader like Baker Hughes proves that deep-tech innovation and local execution can work hand-in-hand to drive the energy transition, aligning directly with the industrial decarbonization goals of Saudi Vision 2030.
About Strataphy
Strataphy is a Saudi deep-tech company headquartered in Khobar, dedicated to pioneering subsurface-powered cooling for large-scale infrastructure. Founded by Dr. Ammar Alali and Ahmed Alhani, the company develops proprietary geothermal cooling systems designed to significantly reduce energy consumption and operational costs for clients including data centers and smart cities. Strataphy operates on a “Cooling-as-a-Service” model, enabling clients to adopt sustainable technology without upfront capital investment.
Source: Strataphy
