Recently, the global industrial gas industry has achieved a significant milestone: a new air separation unit by Air Liquide has officially commenced operation. On October 29, Air Liquide officially launched its new Large Modular Air (LMA) separation unit, the Geismar 4 plant, in Geismar, Louisiana, USA. This new facility marks an important milestone in Air Liquide’s operations in North America, representing a substantial increase in the company’s production capacity along the U.S. Gulf Coast. It is designed to support the region’s expanding industrial base. The Geismar 4 LMA plant is one of three large modular air separation units constructed by Air Liquide in Louisiana. The project stems from a major investment of over $270 million announced in 2019 to fulfill a new long-term supply agreement with Methanex, a global leader in methanol production, supporting the expansion of its Geismar facility. Currently, Air Liquide and its subsidiary Airgas operate 56 facilities with over 550 employees in Louisiana, reinforcing the company’s localized presence in the region and demonstrating strong growth prospects for the industrial sector along the Mississippi River and the Gulf Coast.
The expansion of air separation capacity places higher demands on subsequent gas storage and transportation. As a reliable partner in the global gas industry, NETC’s aluminum alloy gas cylinder product line provides critical support for the journey of air-separated gases from production centers to end-users, leveraging its safety, reliability, and convenience.
Air-separated products, such as industrial oxygen, nitrogen, and argon, are the "lifeblood" of modern industry. NETC’s industrial aluminum alloy gas cylinders are specifically designed for the safe storage and transportation of standard gases and high-purity gases. Manufactured from high-quality AA6061 aluminum alloy, these cylinders offer significant advantages such as lightweight construction, corrosion resistance, and rust prevention. Their exceptional corrosion resistance ensures gas purity remains unaffected by the packaging container, which is crucial for high-purity air-separated gases. Meanwhile, their lightweight design significantly reduces handling intensity and enhances logistics efficiency, making them ideal for daily circulation and distribution within extensive enterprise networks.
NETC aluminum alloy gas cylinders strictly adhere to international certification standards such as GB11460, ISO 7866, and DOT 3AL, with a working pressure of up to 200Bar. Available in capacities ranging from 1L to 50L, including specialized sizes like 46.4L and 47.5L, these cylinders meet diverse customer needs for industrial gas storage capacity and pressure. This high standard of quality and versatility allows NETC aluminum alloy gas cylinders to seamlessly integrate into the standardized operational systems of major global gas companies, serving as a stable and reliable component of their localized service networks.
