Argon

Argon demand has continued to strengthen coming out of the recession with key markets driving growth and some US regions finding argon tight.

The fourth cold energy air separation unit (ASU) in China has started commercial operation, signalling the latest in a growing number of cold energy ASUs in the Asia-Pacific region.

Having been ‘very sluggish’ for quite some time, the demand for silicon wafers (monocrystalline) in Japan is now firmly on the road to recovery, according to The Gas Review (TGR).

Specialty gas consumption has grown significantly in recent times and continues to build momentum in many countries, led by the strong and established North American market, where the largest demand is seen, and buoyed by...

When it comes to market shortages, one gas has very much been the centre of attention in recent years – helium. Shortages of helium have dominated our headlines as various production outages, coupled with a...

Airgas has announced that its operating units will increase prices on argon by up to 15%, effective November 1st or as contracts permit. Price adjustments may vary based on specific market conditions or contractual provisions.

Uralcryomash has secured a supply deal, for the transportation and storage of liquid oxygen, nitrogen, argon, with the Federal Space Agency of the Russian Federation.

Messer is investing €30m in Poland to build a new production plant for air gases such as oxygen, nitrogen and argon, plus another €3m in the construction of a filling plant for technical gases in...

This year sees OJSC Uralcryomash, part of Uralvagonzavod Research and Production Corporation, celebrates its 60th anniversary.

Linde has signed a contract to supply liquid oxygen, nitrogen and argon to Conroe Welding Supply – an independent distributor located in Conroe, Texas.