- Air Liquide invests €125 million in a new oxygen production plant in Rotterdam.
- The plant will produce 2,200 tons of oxygen per day and be operational in 2022.
- It will store up to 40 MWh of energy, equivalent to daily consumption of 4,000 households.
- The plant will also produce nitrogen and argon for industrial, food, and medical markets.
Investment and Location
Air Liquide is investing €125 million to construct the first world-scale Air Separation Unit (ASU) for oxygen production in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. The plant will be located in the Port of Moerdijk.
Production Capacity and Efficiency
The new ASU will have a production capacity of 2,200 tons of oxygen per day and is designed to consume approximately 10% less electricity. It is expected to be operational by 2022.
Energy Storage and Grid Stability
Equipped with the proprietary Alive™ solution, the plant will feature an energy storage system capable of storing up to 40 MWh of energy, equivalent to the daily consumption of 4,000 households. This system will help stabilize the electricity grid and accommodate the intermittency of renewable energy sources.
Additional Products and Environmental Impact
In addition to oxygen, the ASU will produce nitrogen and argon for industrial, food, and medical markets. The strategic location in Moerdijk will reduce bulk truck deliveries by an estimated 400,000 km per year, contributing to a lower environmental footprint.
