What is Air Products' role in Samsung Electronics' new semiconductor fab in Pyeongtaek, and when will operations begin?

Air Products has been selected by Samsung to supply industrial gases for its new advanced semiconductor fab in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea; as part of the agreement, Air Products will build and operate multiple production facilities and a bulk specialty gas supply system for nitrogen, oxygen, argon, and hydrogen, with operations commencing in phases from 2028 through 2030.

Why is this project significant for Air Products’ global semiconductor business?

This project represents Air Products' largest investment in the semiconductor industry to date and solidifies Pyeongtaek as its largest global operations site supporting the electronics industry.

Air Products to expand gas supply for Samsung Electronics’ semiconductor fab in South Korea

May 8, 2026

Air Products has been selected to supply industrial gases for Samsung's new semiconductor fab in Pyeongtaek, marking its largest semiconductor investment to date. Operations involving multiple production facilities will commence in phases from 2028 through 2030.

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