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Oxygen news
All news on
Oxygen
(also known as
Medical oxygen
,
Dioxygen
,
O2
,
liquid oxygen
, and
LOX
): plants, production capacities, investments and involved companies.
30 June 2026
Enel Green Power RSA commissions 330 MW Impofu wind cluster with Sasol and Air Liquide PPAs
Three 110 MW wind projects in Eastern Cape reach operation; a 116 km 132 kV private powerline was built; energy wheeled to industrial off-takers under long-term PPAs.
22 June 2026
POSCO Air Solution completes high‑purity rare gas plant at Gwangyang
130,000 Nm³/year high‑purity xenon, krypton and neon; refines crude gas from POSCO oxygen plants to localize supply and meet about 52% of domestic semiconductor demand.
11 June 2026
Air Liquide and ArianeGroup renew contracts to support Ariane 6 operations
Secures cryogenic equipment through flight 42 and a renewed propellant and fluids supply to back Ariane 6 industrial ramp-up.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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