Air Liquide Expands Investment to Boost U.S. Semiconductor Supply Chain

Air Liquide Expands Investment to Boost U.S. Semiconductor Supply Chain

William Faulkner 17-Jul-2025

Air Liquide invests $50M in U.S. to expand ultra-pure gas supply for semiconductor manufacturing, supporting industry growth and innovation.

Air Liquide has unveiled plans to invest over $50 million in constructing a new gas production facility to support the booming semiconductor industry in the United States. The upcoming plant will be located at the site of a major global semiconductor manufacturer in the Southeastern U.S., marking a strategic move aimed at reinforcing Air Liquide’s footprint within this vital and rapidly expanding sector. This initiative not only highlights the company’s long-term dedication to the American semiconductor market but also bolsters its role as a key supplier of critical industrial gases used in advanced chip production.

The investment will facilitate the design, construction, and operation of a cutting-edge facility tailored to deliver high volumes of ultra-pure nitrogen and oxygen—gases that are indispensable in semiconductor manufacturing processes. These gases are used extensively in the fabrication of microchips, where even trace impurities can impact performance. Accordingly, the plant will be built to stringent specifications that align with the semiconductor industry’s rigorous purity and reliability standards.

Scheduled to be operational by the end of 2027, the new plant will ensure uninterrupted delivery of essential gases to meet the increasing demands of the semiconductor sector, which is undergoing significant growth fueled by rising digitalization, artificial intelligence, and electric vehicle production. The facility’s design will integrate advanced technologies to ensure efficiency, operational reliability, and environmental performance.

Air Liquide’s investment comes at a time when the U.S. government and private sector are prioritizing domestic semiconductor manufacturing to strengthen supply chains and national technological capabilities. This aligns with broader industry trends and policies encouraging regional self-sufficiency in chip production and component sourcing.

This latest initiative builds on Air Liquide’s strong legacy of serving the electronics industry, especially in North America, where it has collaborated with semiconductor companies for more than three decades. The company continues to expand its capabilities and infrastructure to keep pace with the evolving technological requirements of chipmakers.

Matthieu Giard, a member of Air Liquide’s Group Executive Committee responsible for overseeing operations across the Americas, commented on the development:

“Air Liquide is proud to build upon 30 years of close collaboration with the U.S. electronics sector. This new investment reaffirms our commitment to meeting our customers’ growing needs with a focus on reliability, quality, and innovation. We are dedicated to supporting the U.S. semiconductor industry’s growth ambitions while contributing to technological progress.”

By expanding its gas production capacity, Air Liquide not only strengthens its position in the semiconductor supply chain but also contributes to the continued advancement of the U.S. tech sector and the global electronics industry.

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