Air Liquide starts to build new Air Separation Unit to support industrial growth in South China

Air Liquide has broken ground on a new Air Separation Unit in Huizhou, Guangdong Province. The facility will produce approximately 800 tons per day of liquid oxygen, nitrogen and argon for the Pearl River Delta market, in addition to its existing supply in the region, upon its expected start of operations in 2027.

The new ASU is located in the Huizhou New Materials Park, which is positioned to become a top-tier domestic base for new materials, focusing on the development of advanced synthetic materials, high-end chemicals, and frontier new materials. Featuring the Group's latest technologies, the facility will produce high-purity liquids that will meet the stringent requirements of its customers from the semiconductor and advanced manufacturing industries, while also serving the petrochemical and medical sectors. Furthermore, the plant's energy efficiency will be at an industry-leading level, demonstrating Air Liquide's commitment to leveraging low-carbon technologies in support of Huizhou's sustainable development goals.

This investment marks a new milestone in Air Liquide's expansion within the Greater Bay Area, where the Group has maintained a strong presence since the early 1990s. Today, the Group operates multiple entities across Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Maoming, Qingyuan, Foshan, and Dongguan, serving a diverse portfolio of over 2,800 customers. The new Huizhou site will further expand and optimize the Group's supply capacity and operational reliability and efficiency across the area.

Rui COELHO, CEO of Air Liquide China, said:

We are grateful for the trust of our customers and partners as we launch this new project in Huizhou. This investment reflects our unwavering commitment to the local market and our strategy to support China's transition toward high-quality, low-carbon development. By leveraging our advanced technologies and operational expertise, we will continue to provide safe, reliable, and efficient solutions that help our customers grow their businesses sustainably while contributing to the long-term dynamism of the Greater Bay Area's industrial ecosystem.