What is the purpose of Air Liquide's $236 million investment in Japan?

Air Liquide's $236 million (200 million euros) investment in Japan is to build, own, and operate two new industrial gas production units in Hiroshima, which will supply ultra-high-purity nitrogen, oxygen, and argon for next-generation AI chip production under a long-term agreement with a global semiconductor leader expanding its advanced chip manufacturing capacity.

When are the new Air Liquide gas production units in Hiroshima expected to begin operations?

The two new industrial gas production units in Hiroshima are scheduled to start up by the end of 2028.

Air Liquide to invest $236 million in Japan to support next-generation AI chip production

Apr 16, 2026

Air Liquide announced a $236 million investment in Japan to construct two industrial gas units supplying ultra-high-purity nitrogen, oxygen, and argon for AI chip production by late 2028.

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