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Eastern District of Louisiana compels DIAC arbitration after DIFC‑LCIA abolition, consistent with parties’ objective intent

Published on: 11 February 2026

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(Baker Hughes Saudi Arabia Co Ltd v Dynamic Industries, Inc, et al, No 23-1396, E.D. La., 2026 US Dist. LEXIS 19714) Decision dated 30 January 2026.

Oil and gas contract

In March 2023, Baker Hughes Saudi Arabia Co Ltd commenced proceedings in a Louisiana state court against Dynamic Industries Inc, Dynamic Industries International LLC and Dynamic Industries International Holdings Inc (collectively, ‘Dynamic’). It sought US$1,355,000 for materials, products and services supplied to an oil and gas project Dynamic was undertaking in Saudi Arabia, alleging Dynamic failed to make the payments owed under the contract. Dynamic removed the action to the US District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana, then applied to dismiss on forum non conveniens grounds or, alternatively, to stay the case and compel arbitration.

Objective intent

On 6 November 2023, Judge Greg Gerard Guidry refused Dynamic’s motion to compel (2023 US Dist.

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