Air Liquide air separation unit, South Africa

27th March 2015

By: Sheila Barradas

Creamer Media Research Coordinator & Senior Deputy Editor

  

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Name and Location
Air Liquide air separation unit (ASU), Mpumalanga, South Africa.

Client
Petrochemicals group Sasol has signed a long-term agreement with French multinational Air Liquide for the supply of large quantities of industrial gases to Sasol Secunda.

Project Description
The project involves the construction of the largest ASU ever built. The ASU will have a total capacity of 5 000 t/d of oxygen, which will be used in the production of synthetic fuels.

The project will add a new source of oxygen and argon.

Value
The deal will result in Air Liquide investing about €200-million in the ASU.

Duration
The ASU is expected to be commissioned by December 2017.

Latest Developments
Air Liquide will design, build, own and operate the ASU.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
None stated.

On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
Air Liquide South Africa communications, Elana Pienaar, tel +27 11 389 7012.

Edited by Martin Zhuwakinyu
Creamer Media Senior Deputy Editor

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