Air Liquide Strengthens Its U.S. Gulf Coast Footprint And Invests 50 Million USD To Support New Long-Term Hydrogen Supply Agreements

Air Liquide is enhancing its strategic U.S. Gulf Coast network to support new customers' needs. The Group has secured new hydrogen supply agreements with two of the largest refiners in the U.S. and will leverage its existing infrastructure thanks to close to 50 million USD in targeted investments.

Air Liquide has secured new long-term hydrogen supply agreements that will significantly reinforce its presence in Texas. To meet this increased demand, Air Liquide will invest in optimizing its existing hydrogen infrastructure. The total investment of nearly 50 million USD will allow strategic upgrades to its pipeline system and new compression and distribution equipments integrated directly into its existing network. This approach enables increased supply capabilities with minimal greenfield development, leveraging Air Liquide's established assets efficiently.

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Connected to the world's largest hydrogen cavern in Spindletop, Texas - owned and operated by Air Liquide - the Group’s hydrogen network infrastructure in the U.S. Gulf Coast is uniquely positioned to address the critical supply demands of large industries. By leveraging these established assets, Air Liquide can efficiently extend its reach and capacity, ensuring reliable and flexible supply for its partners.

Matthieu Giard, Group Executive Committee member, notably in charge of supervising operations in the Americas, said:

"Our investment in the U.S. Gulf Coast, driven by these new long-term hydrogen agreements with key market leaders, underscores Air Liquide's commitment to supporting the evolving industrial landscape in America and strengthening its leadership. This strategic move reinforces our significant footprint in this dynamic industrial basin and reflects our broader strategy to optimize hydrogen production and supply, leveraging our existing infrastructure."

About Air Liquide

A world leader in gases, technologies and services for Industry and Health, Air Liquide is present in 72 countries with approximately 67,800 employees and serves more than 3.9 million customers and patients. Oxygen, nitrogen and hydrogen are essential small molecules for life, matter and energy. They embody Air Liquide’s scientific territory and have been at the core of the company’s activities since its creation in 1902.