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As energy systems face growing pressure from climate change and resource scarcity, water is no longer a background resource- it is a defining variable in industrial resilience and long-term value creation. At the 11th Baker Hughes Climate Technology Forum in Florence, leaders across industry, policy, sustainability, and innovation came together for two days of candid dialog and debate to explore water’s role in The Energy Equation™. Key takeaways: ✅ Dual perspective matters … Water is both a finite resource and a strategic asset shaping decisions across the value chain. ✅ System-level thinking is essential … Water must be viewed as part of interconnected energy, food, and industrial systems; not in isolation. ✅ Impacts are far-reaching … From project feasibility to technology deployment, customer economics, and regulatory exposure, water is now central to scaling solutions. ✅ Integration drives progress … Advancing outcomes will require integrated solutions, local insight, and strong public-private collaboration. ✅ Constraint = opportunity … Rethinking water’s role opens new pathways for innovation, resilience, and long-term value creation. Thank you to our customers, partners, and speakers for a thoughtful exchange on one of the most critical topics shaping the future of energy and industry. Together, we’re Rewriting The Energy Equation™ for a more sustainable and resilient future. #ClimateTechnology #SustainableEnergy #EnergyTechnology #TheEnergyEquation #WeAreBakerHughes