Key facts
- Linde will invest approximately $1 billion in Arizona to expand its industrial gases complex in Phoenix.
- The investment is to support a new long-term agreement to supply ultra-high-purity industrial gases to a major semiconductor manufacturer.
- Linde will build, own, and operate two new SPECTRA® air separation units at the Phoenix site.
- The expansion will supply nitrogen, oxygen, and argon for two new semiconductor fabrication facilities.
- Linde's joint venture in Taiwan will invest approximately $800 million for similar supply agreements.
Linde, a global leader in industrial gases and engineering, announced a significant investment of approximately $1 billion in its Phoenix, Arizona facility. This expansion is driven by a new long-term agreement to supply ultra-high-purity industrial gases to a major semiconductor manufacturer, supporting the expansion of two new fabrication facilities.
The investment will see Linde build, own, and operate two new SPECTRA® air separation units (ASUs), adding to the three existing units at the Phoenix site. These ASUs will provide essential gases like nitrogen, oxygen, and argon, crucial for advanced semiconductor manufacturing processes. This move underscores Linde's commitment to supporting the growth of the semiconductor industry in the United States.
In parallel, Linde's joint venture in Taiwan, Linde LienHwa, has also been selected by the same customer to supply industrial gases for new semiconductor manufacturing and advanced packaging facilities. This partnership involves an investment of approximately $800 million for several ASUs and hydrogen production units.
Armando Botello, President of Linde Gases, US, highlighted the critical role of reliable gas supply at exceptional purity levels for advanced semiconductor manufacturing. He emphasized that this investment demonstrates Linde's capability to meet the increasing global demand for semiconductors and reinforces its long-term global relationship with its customers.