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Air Liquide Invests $50M to Expand Hydrogen Supply in U.S. Gulf Coast

Key highlights
  • Air Liquide invests $50M to enhance its hydrogen infrastructure in the U.S. Gulf Coast.
  • New long-term hydrogen supply agreements secured with two major U.S. refiners.
  • Investment focuses on pipeline upgrades and new compression and distribution equipment.
  • Connected to the world's largest hydrogen cavern in Spindletop, Texas.

Investment Overview

Air Liquide is investing nearly $50 million to enhance its hydrogen infrastructure in the U.S. Gulf Coast. This investment aims to support new long-term hydrogen supply agreements with two of the largest refiners in the U.S.

Infrastructure Enhancements

The investment will focus on optimizing existing hydrogen infrastructure, including strategic upgrades to the pipeline system and the integration of new compression and distribution equipment. This approach allows for increased supply capabilities with minimal greenfield development.

Strategic Positioning

Air Liquide's hydrogen network in the U.S. Gulf Coast is connected to the world's largest hydrogen cavern in Spindletop, Texas. This positioning enables the company to efficiently address critical supply demands of large industries, ensuring reliable and flexible supply for its partners.