Air Liquide will invest over $160 million in Arizona to build, own and operate a large-scale ultra-high purity gas facility for an advanced chip fab expansion.
The site is set to start operations in 2028 and will supply gases including ultra-pure, low-carbon hydrogen.
On-site carbon capture and CO₂ purification are aimed at lowering hydrogen’s chip-making footprint.
To provide the extreme precision and reliability needed to manufacture the most advanced chips driving tomorrow’s AI infrastructure and high-performance computing, Air Liquide will operate its hydrogen production and carbon capture units directly on-site, at the customer’s fab. The Group will also leverage its existing local infrastructure to maximize operational efficiency. Furthermore, the CO2 captured on-site will be liquefied and purified to supply the customer’s high-purity gas needs. This will contribute to reducing the carbon footprint of the hydrogen used in the chip manufacturing process.
Air Liquide continues to play a pivotal role in localizing the global semiconductor supply chain. By positioning its operations at the doorstep of its major customers, Air Liquide delivers the critical components required for the most advanced technologies in a safe, reliable way.
Matthieu Giard, Group Executive Committee member, notably supervising operations in the Americas, stated:
“This new investment underscores advanced chip manufacturers’ confidence in Air Liquide’s capacity to ensure reliable, cost-effective supply of critical ultra-pure gases required to power the AI revolution domestically, sustainably and with uncompromising quality. As semiconductor manufacturers are increasingly reshoring their activities in the U.S., we successfully support their growth ambitions thanks to our leading, unique and comprehensive expertise in the Electronics sector.”
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