Airgas to Build New Liquid Hydrogen Plant in Calvert City, KY
December 03 2014 - 4:15PM
Business Wire
Airgas, Inc. (NYSE: ARG), one of the nation’s leading suppliers
of industrial, medical, and specialty gases, and related products,
today announced plans to build a liquid hydrogen plant in Calvert
City, KY. The new facility is targeted to be on-stream in the
summer of 2016 with the capacity to produce ten tons per day of
liquid hydrogen for use in a wide range of customer applications,
including electrical power generation; the production of metals,
glass, chemicals, and food products; and emerging applications for
hydrogen-powered fuel cells.
“We have many hydrogen customers, but our new, state-of-the-art,
liquid hydrogen facility in Calvert City will be the first of its
kind for Airgas and provide an opportunity for growth,” said Airgas
President and Chief Executive Officer, Michael L. Molinini. “The
facility will enable us to bring innovative hydrogen solutions to
customers in a variety of industries across much of the Southern
United States and well into the Midwest.”
The liquid hydrogen plant will neighbor Airgas’ new air
separation unit (ASU), announced in May 2014 and expected to be
on-stream in the spring of 2016. The ASU will supply tonnage oxygen
and nitrogen via pipeline to Westlake Chemical Corporation, as well
as produce liquid oxygen, nitrogen, and argon for the region’s
merchant bulk gas market.
“Both our liquid hydrogen plant and our ASU in Calvert City will
be operated by Airgas Merchant Gases,” said Tom Thoman, Airgas
Division President – Gases Production. “Our investments in expanded
gas production and distribution capabilities in underserved markets
reflect our commitment to meeting the growing needs of our gas
customers as effectively and efficiently as possible.”
Thoman will discuss the Company’s planned new liquid hydrogen
plant and overall gases production strategy in more detail at the
previously announced 2014 Analyst Meeting to be held on Thursday,
December 4.
In addition to gases, Airgas is a leading supplier of a wide
range of hardgoods, including welding equipment and related
products, safety products, and tools and supplies for construction
and maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO).
About Airgas, Inc.
Airgas, Inc. (NYSE: ARG), through its subsidiaries, is one of
the nation’s leading suppliers of industrial, medical and specialty
gases, and hardgoods, such as welding equipment and related
products. Airgas is a leading U.S. producer of atmospheric gases
with 16 air separation plants, a leading producer of carbon
dioxide, dry ice, and nitrous oxide, one of the largest U.S.
suppliers of safety products, and a leading U.S. supplier of
refrigerants, ammonia products, and process chemicals. More than
16,000 associates work in approximately 1,100 locations, including
branches, retail stores, gas fill plants, specialty gas labs,
production facilities and distribution centers. Airgas also markets
its products and services through e-Business, catalog and telesales
channels. Its national scale and strong local presence offer a
competitive edge to its diversified customer base. For more
information, please visit www.airgas.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains statements that are forward looking,
as that term is defined by the Private Securities Litigation Reform
Act of 1995 or by the SEC in its rules, regulations and releases.
These statements include, but are not limited to: Airgas’ intention
to build a hydrogen plant in Calvert City, KY; expected completion
of the plant in the summer of 2016; the plant’s expected daily
production; and liquid hydrogen production being a new area of
growth for Airgas. Forward-looking statements also include any
statement that is not based on historical fact, including
statements containing the words “believes,” “may,” “plans,” “will,”
“could,” “should,” “estimates,” “continues,” “anticipates,”
“intends,” “expects,” and similar expressions. We intend that such
forward-looking statements be subject to the safe harbors created
thereby. All forward-looking statements are based on current
expectations regarding important risk factors and should not be
regarded as a representation by us or any other person that the
results expressed therein will be achieved. Airgas assumes no
obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements for
any reason, except as required by law. Important factors that could
cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in
any forward-looking statement include: the satisfaction of certain
contingencies related to the building of the plant and Airgas’
ability to successfully build, complete in a timely manner and
operate the plant; the ability to attract and maintain customers
for the plant’s product; and other factors described in the
Company's reports, including its March 31, 2014 Form 10-K,
subsequent Forms 10-Q, and other forms filed by Airgas with the
SEC.
Airgas, Inc.Investor Contact:Joseph
Marczely, 610-263-8277joseph.marczely@airgas.comorMedia Contact:Sarah Boxler,
610-263-8260sarah.boxler@airgas.com
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