The continuing worldwide helium shortage has led to higher prices and uncertain supply for many helium users. Gas suppliers have been forced to limit shipments to contracted customers and even cut off supply to noncontract customers. One result of this...
Supply of helium to the worldwide market has been tight since early 2011 and will remain so until the second half of 2013 or early 2014, when three new supply sources will have begun operations. Uncertainties relating to the timing...
The 40-year quest for knowledge about how our universe was formed has been concluded after the Higgs boson – otherwise known as the ‘God particle’ – has been found.
Gasworld can reveal that Russia could soon emerge as a key player in the rapidly depleting helium market after plans were unveiled to annually produce up to 220mcm of the gas from 2018.
A recognised expert on energy technologies is predicting a healthy long-term future for the helium industry with the gas playing a major part in both nuclear fission and fusion.
Air Products, the global leader in helium production, has announced the signing of a long-term helium supply contract with National Helium LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of DCP Midstream.
The USA could have a resolution to the on-going helium supply and demand story just days after the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) raised the price of federal crude helium.
Helium is used in many industries including medical, welding, high tech manufacturing, spacecraft, and retail balloons. A recent report in the Star Telegram (Fort Worth, TX) noted that one third of the world’s helium comes from the US Government Federal...
Tight supply is the most notable aspect of this year’s review of the worldwide helium market. Uncertainties relating to timing of future supply sources, projecting market demand during uncertain economic times, and the United States Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) changing...
The healthcare market for the industrial gas industry is characterized by gas producers and distributors that supply oxygen, nitrous oxide, anesthesia gases, special mixtures, and related services. An array of new gases, related equipment, and healthcare technologies, including a broadening of the...
