Nitrogen news

• 

  24 July 2025

  Air Liquide invests €250M in European semiconductor industry

  New gas production units in Dresden will supply high-purity gases for semiconductors, enhancing reliability, reducing emissions, and using 100% renewable electricity by 2027.
• 

  21 July 2025

  Linde Invests in U.S. Space Sector Expansion

  New agreements boost industrial gas supply for rocket launches in Florida and Texas, enhancing capacity and infrastructure for space exploration.
• 

  15 July 2025

  Air Liquide Invests $50M in U.S. Semiconductor Gas Plant

  A new plant will supply ultra-pure gases for chip manufacturing, supporting the semiconductor industry's growth, with operations starting by 2027.
• 

  23 June 2025

  Linde to Supply Gases for Low-Carbon Ammonia Plant in Louisiana

  A new air separation unit will supply oxygen and nitrogen to a major low-carbon ammonia project, enhancing existing infrastructure in the U.S. Gulf Coast. Completion is expected by 2029.
• 

  4 April 2023

  Air Liquide Launches ASU in Schwarzheide

  A new air separation unit in Schwarzheide strengthens battery production, supports various industries, and enhances regional supply chains while optimizing environmental impact.
• 

  26 January 2023

  Gasunie Update: Zuidbroek Nitrogen Plant Operational by October

  Construction to finish this spring, with testing in summer. The new situation won't impact Groningen gas production for 2022/2023 due to lower demand and existing nitrogen facilities meeting needs.

• 

  26 March 2020

  Air Products Begins Construction on Key Energy Project in The Netherlands

  Three new nitrogen plants are being built in Zuidbroek to replace Groningen gas. The project, approved by the Economic Affairs Minister, aims to end gas extraction by mid-2022.
• 

  19 December 2018

  Gasunie Selects Air Products for Nitrogen Plant Construction

  The nitrogen plant near Zuidbroek will help phase out Groningen gas extraction by 2022, reducing production by 7 billion cubic meters annually. The project starts in autumn 2019.
• 

  11 October 2016

  Praxair Expands Plant and Pipeline in Antwerp

  The new 1,300-ton-per-day plant boosts oxygen and nitrogen capacity, supporting long-term contracts and various industries. Pipeline extensions on both banks are set to complete by end of 2016.
• 

  10 April 2015

  Messer Invests in New Air Separation Unit in Slovenia

  A €15M air separation unit in Slovenia will create 20 jobs, supply oxygen to Knauf, and reduce emissions. The plant will produce nitrogen, oxygen, and argon for various industries.
• 

  12 November 2014

  Woikoski Opens New Hydrogen Plant in Kokkola

  The new plant has three hydrogen production lines and a filling station, supplying Freeport Cobalt. CTS Engtec managed engineering, integration, and project management, utilizing a 3D data model.
• 

  7 October 2014

  Linde to Build Air Separation Unit in Eastern Germany

  The new unit will supply oxygen and nitrogen to ArcelorMittal's steelworks, enhancing energy efficiency and flexibility. It will replace an older facility and also provide liquid gases to the regional market.
• 

  6 August 2014

  Messer Invests €33M in New Polish Plant

  The new plant in Łódź will produce 400 tons of liquid oxygen and nitrogen daily, creating 25 jobs. It aims to meet high purity standards and improve delivery reliability and logistics costs.
• 

  14 January 2014

  New Air Gas Plant in Kokkola

  The plant produces oxygen, nitrogen, and argon for industry and healthcare. The €35M investment creates 15 jobs and uses advanced technology for efficient production and transport.
• 

  10 November 2009

  Construction Begins on Westfalen France Air Separation Plant

  Foundation stone laid for a new air separation plant in Le Creusot, France. The plant will produce nitrogen, oxygen, and argon, creating up to ten skilled jobs and serving metal and food industries.
• 

  5 November 2009

  SOL Invests €20M in New Plant at Industriepark Höchst

  A new industrial-gas-liquefaction plant has opened at Industriepark Höchst, enhancing supply capabilities for health care and welding. Infraserv Höchst will manage operations and supply raw materials.