Helium

Also known as He and Liquid helium.

Projects targeting helium

chemXplore tracks 6 projects targeting helium, of which 5 are active.

3 Announced / Concept 2 Under Construction

3 new construction and 2 expansion.

Expected to start operating
2026
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2027
1 project
2028
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2029
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2030
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2031
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4 of the active projects carry no start-up date yet.

What moved recently
  • 16 September 2026 Air Products Arizona Semiconductor Gas Supply · Announced / Concept · United States
  • 21 July 2026 Air Products San Fu Taiwan Semiconductor ASUs · Announced / Concept · Taiwan
  • 21 July 2026 Air Products San Fu semiconductor gas supply expansion, Taiwan · Announced / Concept · Taiwan
  • June 2026 Air Liquide ITER Cryoplant, Cadarache, France · Operational / Completed · France

Owners and developers: Air Products (2), Air Products San Fu Co., Ltd. (2), PsiQuantum (1), QatarEnergy (1)

Investors: Air Products (2), Air Products San Fu Co., Ltd. (2), China National Petroleum Corporation (1), ConocoPhillips Company (1), Eni S.p.A. (1), ExxonMobil (1)

Contractors, licensors, and offtakers are recorded on 3 of these 5 projects For subscribers

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Latest news on helium

16 September 2026
Air Products wins long-term contract to supply high-purity gases for U.S. semiconductor expansion

Second recent semiconductor supply win; $250M Arizona investment to build PRISM hydrogen units, CO2 purification and helium/hydrogen/CO2 bulk and pipeline systems with phased start-up.

30 July 2026
Air Products Q3 FY26: GAAP hit from project-exit charges as adjusted EPS beats guidance

GAAP operating loss driven by ~$2.9B pre-tax project-exit charges; adjusted EPS $3.47 beat guidance. Company raises FY26 adjusted EPS outlook and sets capex ≈ $3.5B.

21 July 2026
Air Products to expand gas network for semiconductor fabs in Taiwan

Long-term deal to supply multiple new semiconductor fabs and back-end packaging via four new ASUs and underground pipelines delivering N2, O2, Ar and He.

29 June 2026
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical and Gold Hydrogen MOU for green methanol from natural hydrogen in South Australia

Feasibility study to use natural hydrogen from a South Australia project as core feedstock for green methanol, with a preliminary study planned in H2 2026.

26 June 2026
Air Liquide: ITER cryoplant now operational

Largest centralized refrigeration system supplies supercritical helium at 4.5 K and liquid nitrogen precooling to cool ITER superconducting magnets and thermal shields.

11 June 2026
Air Liquide and ArianeGroup renew industrial partnership with two Ariane 6 contracts

Contracts cover cryogenic manufacturing equipment through flight 42 and a three‑year supply of propellants and ground gases for Ariane 6 operations.

18 May 2026
NRC Issues FONSI for Dow and X-energy Long Mott Nuclear Project in Texas

NRC completed an Environmental Assessment and issued a FONSI for a proposed advanced SMR at Seadrift, Texas, clearing a key Construction Permit step to supply electricity and industrial steam.

31 March 2026
Messer 2025 results: €4.5bn revenue, €1.4bn EBITDA, €747m investments

Stable 2025: margin held, net debt reduced, staff >12k. Investments in air-separation, on-site/CO2/cylinder plants, helium, decarbonization, R&D/digitalization. 2026 growth expected.

19 March 2026
QatarEnergy: Missile strikes cut LNG export capacity 17%, $20bn annual loss

Missile strikes at Ras Laffan damaged LNG Trains 4 & 6; repairs may take 3–5 years with force majeure on contracts. Pearl GTL offline ≥1 year; condensate, LPG, naphtha and helium production affected.

25 February 2026
QatarEnergy Awards EPC Contract for North Field West LNG Expansion

The contract covers two LNG mega-trains, gas treatment, and CCS facilities. First LNG cargo is expected by 2031, enhancing Qatar's LNG capacity and environmental performance.