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The lag effect of the Middle East war is now starting to bite, whether it is Asian semiconductor firms scrambling to secure helium or European nations ensuring they have adequate CO2 stockpiles.
CO2 challenges stem from a heavy reliance on byproducts from fertiliser and ethanol production, making supply vulnerable to energy price spikes.
Shortages create immediate bottlenecks in food processing (meat packing), carbonated beverage production, and greenhouse agriculture, with limited and often costly alternatives.
CO2 is the invisible glue that ensures so many sectors don’t fall apart; beyond food and beverage and agriculture it is essential to healthcare, abattoirs and the nuclear industry.
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