Air Water launches ASU in India and sees hydrogen chance

  • Gas
  • September 2, 2025

The Indian arm of Japan-based industrial gas company Air Water has begun production at its newly opened air separation unit (ASU) in Chennai, India.

The launch, which happened last month, coincided with the announcement that the firm will build a compressed hydrogen plant in Mobara City, Japan slated to start operation in May 2027.

Located in the state of Tamil Nadu, the ASU will produce approximately 230 tonnes per day of liquefied gas. Assuming constant operation, this includes 175 tonnes per day of liquid oxygen, 48 tonnes per day of liquid nitrogen, and 8.6 tonnes per day of liquid argon.

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