Air Liquide S.A. (Paris) has announced an investment exceeding $50 million to build an additional gas production plant at the site of one of the world’s leading semiconductor manufacturers in the Southeastern U.S.. This strategic investment underscores Air Liquide’s long-term commitment to supporting the rapidly growing U.S. semiconductor market and reinforces its position as a leading supplier to this crucial industry.
Air Liquide is set to design, build and operate a new advanced production facility. This state-of-the-art unit will provide significant quantities of ultra-pure nitrogen and oxygen, gases that are essential for advanced chip manufacturing. Its specific design and procedures will ensure a steady supply of high-purity gases in line with the semiconductor industry’s strict standards. The new facility is projected to begin operations by the end of 2027.
This announcement reaffirms Air Liquide’s position as a leading provider of industrial gases and services to the global semiconductor industry. Air Liquide continues to meet semiconductor companies’ evolving needs and contributes to the continued growth and innovation of the U.S. technology sector.
Matthieu Giard, Group Executive Committee member, notably in charge of supervising operations in the Americas, stated: “Air Liquide is proud to build upon three decades of collaboration with the U.S. electronic business, firmly supporting the growth objectives of the U.S. semiconductor sector. This new investment illustrates our dedication to meeting customer requirements, ensuring quality and reliability of supply, and our commitment to innovation, to foster technological advancement.”