Oxygen news

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  10 June 2026

  Evonik opens pilot plant for high-performance AEM membrane

  Pilot-scale polymer membrane production for AEM electrolysis targets up to 2.5 GW/year, enabling lower-cost green hydrogen and manufactured without PFAS.
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  10 June 2026

  Holcim launches CaptureLab carbon capture test platform

  Industrial-scale, plug-and-play test platform in France for validating diverse carbon-capture technologies on real cement emissions.
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  12 May 2026

  Messer Belgium builds sustainable air separation plant at North Sea Port

  €60M investment creates 30 jobs to produce oxygen, nitrogen and argon; construction starts mid‑May, commissioning by 2028, CO2‑free operation using green electricity; serves Lille‑Rotterdam axis
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  28 April 2026

  Air Liquide Q1 2026: growth and record investments

  Q1 sales €6.8B (+3.4% ex-currency/energy). Gas & Services +2%; Healthcare +4%. Efficiencies €142M; operating cash flow +7%. Investments €1.5B, backlog €5.5B; DIG Airgas closed; +100bps margin target 2026.
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  23 April 2026

  Evonik and Fuhua complete Leshan specialty H2O2 plant

  Leshan H2O2 plant finished; entering trial production for specialty grades serving PV, semiconductors, packaging, pharma. Full start-up expected Q2 2026; capacity 20,000 t/yr.
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  22 April 2026

  Air Liquide invests $350M+ in Louisiana to supply gases for Hyundai‑POSCO low‑carbon steel plant

  Adding an ASU at a methanol site and extending pipeline along the Mississippi to boost methanol output, enable scalable, reliable gas supply for industrial decarbonization, with service from 2028.

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  16 April 2026

  Air Liquide invests €200M in Japan to supply gases for next‑gen AI chips

  Two Hiroshima gas plants under a long-term deal will supply ultra‑pure N2, O2 and Ar by end‑2028, expanding regional footprint to support semiconductor capacity growth and R&D.
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  8 April 2026

  BASF: 95‑t plate falling‑film evaporator arrives at Ludwigshafen

  Heat pump under construction will use waste heat and renewable electricity to generate ~500,000 t/yr CO₂‑free steam (50 MW), cutting ~100,000 t CO₂/yr for formic acid production; commissioning mid‑2027.
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  27 February 2026

  Air Liquide and Holcim Partner to Decarbonize Belgian Cement Production

  The agreement aims to capture 1.1 million tons of CO₂ annually at Holcim's Obourg plant, supporting EU's 2050 net zero target through advanced carbon capture and storage technology.
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  24 February 2026

  Messer Opens Air Gas Plant at Aurubis Site

  A new air separation unit at Aurubis' Luenen site produces oxygen and nitrogen for metallurgical processes, enhancing efficiency and sustainability.
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  24 February 2026

  Aurubis Lünen Launches High-Purity Oxygen Plant in North Rhine-Westphalia

  The new air separation unit boosts production efficiency, supply security, and reduces CO2 emissions by 8,500 t annually, enhancing the site's role in the circular economy.
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  9 February 2026

  SOLA Group Begins Construction on Hybrid Solar-Battery Project for Sasol and Air Liquide

  Naos-1, a 300 MW solar and 660 MWh battery project, achieves financial close. It marks a milestone in South Africa's private power market, targeting operation by 2028.
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  9 February 2026

  SOLA Group Begins Construction on Hybrid Solar-Battery Project for Sasol and Air Liquide

  Naos-1, a 300 MW solar and 660 MWh battery project, achieves financial close, marking a milestone in South Africa's private power market with operations set for 2028.
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  5 February 2026

  Linde 2025 Financial Results Released

  Linde reported $34 billion in 2025 sales, serving diverse markets with industrial gases and technologies for productivity, sustainability, and emissions reduction.
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  21 January 2026

  EnviTec Biogas Launches New Plant in Cremona

  The new plant in Soncino feeds 237 Nm³/h of biomethane into the grid. EnviTec expands projects in Italy, aligning with PNRR goals and eco-efficiency trends.
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  13 January 2026

  NEXTCHEM Secures Two Contracts in China for NX STAMI™ Technologies

  NEXTCHEM will provide licenses and PDPs for a new nitric acid plant and revamp a urea plant in China, enhancing energy efficiency and reducing emissions in fertilizer production.
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  5 December 2025

  Air Liquide to Electrify and Expand Oxygen Facility in Shaanxi, Supporting China's Decarbonization Goals

  Air Liquide invests €25M to convert its Yulin ASU to electricity, cutting CO2 emissions by 550,000 tons annually and boosting oxygen capacity by 10%, operational by end of 2027.
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  20 November 2025

  Clariant Wins Two Awards at Gulf Energy Information Excellence 2025

  Clariant's HySat and EDHOX technologies win awards for innovation and sustainability in catalyst and petrochemical processes at the 2025 Gulf Energy Information Excellence Awards.
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  3 November 2025

  Heidelberg Materials Wins Four EU Grants for Decarbonisation Projects

  Projects in Belgium, France, Italy, and Poland aim to cut emissions and boost innovation in carbon capture, utilisation, and storage. National support and regulatory frameworks are crucial.
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  31 October 2025

  Linde Q3 2025 Financial Results

  Linde reports Q3 2025 results, highlighting its role in industrial gases and engineering across diverse markets, supporting sustainability and energy transition efforts.
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  28 October 2025

  Air Liquide Q3 2025: Sales Growth and Strategic Successes

  Revenue rose 1.9% on a comparable basis. Healthcare and Industrial Merchant drove growth. Investment momentum strong with major projects. DIG Airgas acquisition in South Korea planned.
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  27 October 2025

  Sasol and Air Liquide Inaugurate Damlaagte PV for Industrial Decarbonisation

  The 97.5 MW Damlaagte solar plant supports decarbonisation goals, generating 270 million kWh annually and creating nearly 2,000 jobs, with a focus on local procurement and skills development.
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  27 October 2025

  Air Liquide Acquires NovaAir to Expand in India

  The acquisition enhances geographical reach, strengthens market presence, and supports growth in India's industrial and healthcare sectors.
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  14 October 2025

  Mitsubishi Chemical Completes Pilot Wastewater Treatment Facility at Hiroshima Plant

  The facility aims to develop cost-effective wastewater treatment technology to reduce COD, with potential for global deployment and future commercialization.
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  29 September 2025

  Linde Names Sanjiv Lamba as Chairman and CEO

  Sanjiv Lamba becomes Chairman, succeeding Steve Angel. Sean Durbin appointed COO to boost growth.
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  23 September 2025

  Air Liquide Secures Major Respiratory Care Contract in Spain

  Air Liquide will support 70,000 respiratory patients at home in Madrid, using digital and AI solutions to enhance care and reduce costs.
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  18 September 2025

  Air Liquide and aicep Global Parques: Long-term Partnership at ZILS

  The Sines unit supplies industrial gases, enhancing process efficiency and local economic growth, supported by a strong partnership with aicep Global Parques.
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  9 September 2025

  RWE Launches Drone-Based Environmental Monitoring at Kaskasi Wind Farm

  Drones and AI enhance eco-friendly monitoring of marine life at offshore wind farms, reducing emissions and improving data accuracy.
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  21 August 2025

  Air Products Completes First Liquid Hydrogen Fill at NASA's Largest Sphere

  Air Products delivered over 730,000 gallons of liquid hydrogen to NASA's Kennedy Space Center for Artemis missions, marking their largest hydrogen fill for NASA.
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  1 August 2025

  Linde Q2 2025 Results

  Reported financials for Q2 2025. Focus on productivity, sustainability, and diverse market applications, including clean hydrogen and medical oxygen.