Houston-based Baker Hughes Co. kicked off third quarter earnings season for the oil and natural gas sector on Wednesday, acknowledging challenges but optimistic about the emerging upcycle, with a continuing bullish view for LNG.

The oilfield services (OFS) giant operates around the world in four segments: OFS, Oilfield Equipment (OFE), Turbomachinery & Process Solutions (TPS), and Digital Solutions (DS). 

CEO Lorenzo Simonelli led the one-hour conference call with analysts, reiterating comments he had made during the second quarter conference call.

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