Air Liquide to build new Air Separation Unit at its Fairfield facility in New South Wales
- Written by: Daily Bulletin
MELBOURNE, Australia, Oct. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Air Liquide announces a new investment to build and operate a new Air Separation Unit (ASU) and its related infrastructure at its existing Fairfield Facility
located in Yennora, New South Wales - Australia. This will enhance local supply chain reliability for industrial and medical gases across Australia.
Air Liquide to build new Air Separation Unit in New South Wales
The new ASU will produce nitrogen and oxygen, critical gases to support the daily operations and long-term growth of key Australian sectors, including food and beverage processing, healthcare and medical facilities, mining and advanced manufacturing.
The ASU is expected to start-up in 2028.
Tim Kehoe, Managing Director of Air Liquide Pacific said: "Expanding our air gas capacity demonstrates Air Liquide's long-term commitment to fueling the growth of Australian industries with essential gases they depend on every day. With the new ASU in New South Wales, we are reinforcing our commitment to serving our customers and enhancing our supply chain resilience."
Air Liquide Australia
Air Liquide Australia started its operations in 1957 and currently employs 400+ employees across Pacific. In Australia, Air Liquide operates air separation plants, CO₂ plants and gas filling facilities. Air Liquide provides innovative and customer-focused solutions and services and supports the Australian economy through a unique blend of advanced equipment, processes & systems, supported by a highly engaged and competent workforce.
| Air Liquide is a leader in gases, technologies, and services for numerous economic sectors. As an invisible yet essential cornerstone of industry and healthcare for more than a century, the Group's molecules pave the way for progress by delivering useful and innovative solutions to customers, patients, and society. |
| Present in 59 countries with approximately 65,000 employees, the Group serves 4.3 million customers and patients. With revenues close to 27 billion euros in 2025 and solid foundations, Air Liquide combines performance with lasting value creation for all its stakeholders. With "Beyond", its strategic plan through 2030, the Group has set an ambitious roadmap to accelerate its profitable growth trajectory and continue inventing the future. |
| Air Liquide is listed on the Euronext Paris stock exchange (compartment A) and is a member of the CAC 40, CAC 40 ESG, EURO STOXX 50, FTSE4Good, and Dow Jones Best-in-Class Europe indexes. |
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