Air separation

Expansion Of Uzbekistan's Methanol-To-Olefins Gas Chemical Complex Planned with New Production Facility

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Thursday, May 25, 2023

TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, May 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Uzbekistan's Gas Chemical Complex MTO Central Asia LLC, an innovative leader in polymer production, has signed an industrial gas processing agreement with Air Products to build a methanol production facility.

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  • TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, May 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Uzbekistan's Gas Chemical Complex MTO Central Asia LLC, an innovative leader in polymer production, has signed an industrial gas processing agreement with Air Products to build a methanol production facility.
  • Known as Methanol Island, the facility would have a capacity of 1.34 million tons per year, as a part of the Methanol-to-olefin (MTO) gas chemical complex in Uzbekistan.
  • The facility, to be built in the Karakul Free Economic Zone situated in Uzbekistan's Bukhara region, will cover 15 hectares.
  • Masrur Shakirov, General Director of the Gas Chemical Complex MTO, said: "We are delighted to be working with Air Products, the world's leading industrial gases company, as partners in the complex.

Expansion Of Uzbekistan's Methanol-To-Olefins Gas Chemical Complex Planned with New Production Facility

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Thursday, May 25, 2023

TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, May 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Uzbekistan's Gas Chemical Complex MTO Central Asia LLC, an innovative leader in polymer production, has signed an industrial gas processing agreement with Air Products to build a methanol production facility.

Key Points: 
  • TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, May 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Uzbekistan's Gas Chemical Complex MTO Central Asia LLC, an innovative leader in polymer production, has signed an industrial gas processing agreement with Air Products to build a methanol production facility.
  • Known as Methanol Island, the facility would have a capacity of 1.34 million tons per year, as a part of the Methanol-to-olefin (MTO) gas chemical complex in Uzbekistan.
  • The facility, to be built in the Karakul Free Economic Zone situated in Uzbekistan's Bukhara region, will cover 15 hectares.
  • Masrur Shakirov, General Director of the Gas Chemical Complex MTO, said: "We are delighted to be working with Air Products, the world's leading industrial gases company, as partners in the complex.

SASOL TRADING STATEMENT FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDING 31 DECEMBER 2022 AND UPDATE ON OPERATIONS

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Thursday, December 1, 2022

These benefits were partly offset by the downturn in chemical sales prices and higher chemical feedstock prices in our international operations.

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  • These benefits were partly offset by the downturn in chemical sales prices and higher chemical feedstock prices in our international operations.
  • A comprehensive trading statement will be published as soon as there is more certainty with respect to the ranges of the increase in EPS and HEPS.
  • The financial information on which this trading statement is based has not been reviewed and reported on by the Company's external auditors.
  • Following this update, we experienced several operational challenges in October and November 2022 in our Secunda coal value chain.

Nikkiso Cryogenic Services Recommissioned Air Separation Plant in India for Critical Oxygen Supply

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021

TEMECULA, Calif., July 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nikkiso Cryogenic Industries Clean Energy & Industrial Gases Group (Group), a subsidiary of Nikkiso Co., Ltd (Japan), is proud to announce they have completed the recommissioning of an Air Separation plant in Patancheru, Hyderabad India.

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  • TEMECULA, Calif., July 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nikkiso Cryogenic Industries Clean Energy & Industrial Gases Group (Group), a subsidiary of Nikkiso Co., Ltd (Japan), is proud to announce they have completed the recommissioning of an Air Separation plant in Patancheru, Hyderabad India.
  • GKO has taken the old shut-down Oxygen plant on rental basis from Air Water India Private Limited (AWI) for period of (2) two years.
  • Nikkiso Cryogenic Services provided critical technical support and spare parts, including nozzle actuators and vibration components, and Nikkiso Cosmodyne India Pvt.
  • The Group has been instrumental in providing continuous global support for the critical oxygen supply throughout the COVID epidemic.

Messer Announces Plans to Build New Air Separation Plant in Central Texas USA

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Wednesday, June 16, 2021

BRIDGEWATER, N.J., June 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Messer, the world's largest privately held industrial gas business, today announces plans to build a large-scale air separation unit (ASU) to manufacture liquid atmospheric products inCentral Texas.

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  • BRIDGEWATER, N.J., June 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Messer, the world's largest privately held industrial gas business, today announces plans to build a large-scale air separation unit (ASU) to manufacture liquid atmospheric products inCentral Texas.
  • The new air separation plant will producemedical and industrial gaseswhich areessential to hospitals, food processors, metals manufacturing, oil and gas producers, aerospace industries, electronics fabricators and independent welding and gases distributors.
  • "Messer will extendour strong southwestern merchant gases supply network to meet growing customer demand in the region," saidJens Luehring, President and CEO of Messer Americas.
  • Messer Americas is part of Messer Group, representing a USD ~3.8 billion enterprise with presence in the Americas, Europe and Asia.

Air Separation Plant Market worth $5.9 billion by 2026 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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Wednesday, April 7, 2021

The global market for air separation plants is driven by strong growth in demand, especially from the iron & steel, oil & gas, chemical, healthcare, and other end use industries.

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  • The global market for air separation plants is driven by strong growth in demand, especially from the iron & steel, oil & gas, chemical, healthcare, and other end use industries.
  • Being the oldest air separation technology available, it has evolved considerably over the years, resulting in improved efficiency and high purity of yield gases.
  • Among gas types, the Nitrogen segment is projected to grow at the highest CAGR from 2021 to 2026.
  • Asia Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing regional segment in the air separation plant market.

Air Separation Plant Market worth $5.9 billion by 2026 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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Wednesday, April 7, 2021

The global market for air separation plants is driven by strong growth in demand, especially from the iron & steel, oil & gas, chemical, healthcare, and other end use industries.

Key Points: 
  • The global market for air separation plants is driven by strong growth in demand, especially from the iron & steel, oil & gas, chemical, healthcare, and other end use industries.
  • Being the oldest air separation technology available, it has evolved considerably over the years, resulting in improved efficiency and high purity of yield gases.
  • Among gas types, the Nitrogen segment is projected to grow at the highest CAGR from 2021 to 2026.
  • Asia Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing regional segment in the air separation plant market.

DGAP-News: Linde Starts Up New ASUs to Supply Wanhua Chemical Group in China

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Thursday, February 11, 2021

Guildford, UK, February 11, 2021 - Linde (NYSE: LIN; FWB: LIN) has successfully started up two new air separation units (ASUs) to supply gaseous oxygen and nitrogen to Wanhua Chemical Group, the world's largest producer of isocyanate (MDI).

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  • Guildford, UK, February 11, 2021 - Linde (NYSE: LIN; FWB: LIN) has successfully started up two new air separation units (ASUs) to supply gaseous oxygen and nitrogen to Wanhua Chemical Group, the world's largest producer of isocyanate (MDI).
  • The new plants join two existing ASUs, also built and operated by Linde, to support phase I and II of Wanhua Chemical's integrated chemical site and production center in Yantai, China.
  • "The safe and timely start-up of these ASUs is the latest milestone in our long-standing global partnership with Wanhua Chemical Group, spanning Asia and Europe," said Will Li, Head of Greater China, Linde.
  • "We look forward to growing our partnership from strength to strength as Wanhua Chemical continues to expand its footprint across the world."

Air Liquide Announces New Investment and Long-term Supply Agreement to Serve Eastman Chemical Company in the U.S.

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Wednesday, September 2, 2020

Air Liquide announces a long-term supply agreement with Eastman Chemical Company to provide additional gaseous oxygen, nitrogen and syngas supporting Eastmans growth and production in Longview, Texas.

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  • Air Liquide announces a long-term supply agreement with Eastman Chemical Company to provide additional gaseous oxygen, nitrogen and syngas supporting Eastmans growth and production in Longview, Texas.
  • Air Liquide will invest more than 160 million U.S. dollars to modernize existing assets and build a new Air Separation Unit (ASU) and Partial Oxidation Unit (POX).
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200902005745/en/
    Air Liquide announces a long-term supply agreement with Eastman Chemical Company to provide additional gaseous oxygen, nitrogen and syngas supporting Eastmans growth and production in Longview, Texas.
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    With this agreement and additional production capacity of the new ASU and POX, Air Liquide will supply Eastman gaseous oxygen and nitrogen, as well as syngas.

DGAP-News: Linde Starts Up Plants to Supply Celanese and Other Customers in the U.S. Gulf Coast

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Tuesday, July 7, 2020

Linde Starts Up Plants to Supply Celanese and Other Customers in the U.S. Gulf Coast

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  • Linde Starts Up Plants to Supply Celanese and Other Customers in the U.S. Gulf Coast
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  • The plants will supply oxygen, nitrogen and carbon monoxide to Celanese, under a previously announced long-term agreement, and hydrogen to other customers via Linde's U.S. Gulf Coast pipeline system.
  • The new air separation unit is also connected to Linde's nitrogen and oxygen pipeline network which enables safe and reliable supply to Celanese as well as other customers in the area.
  • "The new plants, along with our pipeline network, are uniquely positioned to safely and reliably supply Celanese and other valued customers in the U.S. Gulf Coast.