PRESS RELEASE
Paris, July 24, 2025


Air Liquide to invest more than 250 million euros to
support the semiconductor industry in Europe,
reinforcing its leadership in electronics
Air Liquide has been awarded a long-term contract to build new state-of-the-art industrial gas production
units in the heart of “Silicon Saxony” in Dresden, Germany. Under this new long-term contract, Air Liquide
will supply large volumes of high-purity gases directly on the manufacturing site of a major customer in the
semiconductor industry. This planned investment of over 250 million euros will be Air Liquide’s largest
investment ever to support the electronics industry in Europe, thus strengthening the Group’s leadership on
the continent. These new plants will support the growing needs of the semiconductor markets.

Air Liquide will build, own and operate three Air Separation Units (ASUs), two hydrogen production units and
associated infrastructure to provide its customers with a large, continuous, stable and reliable supply of
ultra-pure nitrogen, oxygen, argon, hydrogen, helium and CO2 at the heart of the German “Silicon Saxony”,
the major European hub dedicated to semiconductor technologies and located in Dresden. The facility is
expected to be operational in 2027.

These new state-of-the-art production units will rely on digital technologies, standardization and
modularization to provide Air Liquide’s customers with outstanding value in terms of reliability and quality of
supply. By producing on-site most of the carrier gases needed to manufacture semiconductors, this new
facility will contribute to technological progress while reducing the environmental footprint by lowering the
carbon emissions associated with the transportation of gases by truck. In addition, the electricity used to
operate the facilities is targeted to be 100% renewable.

Emilie Mouren-Renouard, member of Air Liquide’s Executive Committee, notably in charge of supervising
activities in Europe, stated: “This new investment strengthens Air Liquide's position as the leading global and
European supplier to the semiconductor industry, directly reflecting the Group's proven expertise and capacity
to supply safe and reliable ultra-high purity gases. Supporting customers in developing future technologies
across Europe while reducing their carbon footprint is central to our strategy. This investment also reinforces
our leadership in the 'Silicon Saxony' while simultaneously contributing to European technological
sovereignty.”



Air Liquide Electronics

Generating €2,510 million in revenue in 2024, the Electronics business line of Air Liquide is a world reference in designing,
manufacturing and supplying ultra high purity gases and advanced materials for this industry. The Electronics business line of Air
Liquide is a long-term partner providing innovative and sustainable solutions to the semiconductors, photovoltaics and flat-panel
displays markets. More than 4,000 employees worldwide are dedicated to providing the working agility and reliability our customers
need.
www.electronics-airliquide.com




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Air Liquide is a world leader in gases, technologies and services for industry and healthcare. Present in 60 countries with
approximately 66,500 employees, the Group serves more than 4 million customers and patients. Oxygen, nitrogen and hydrogen are
essential small molecules for life, matter and energy. They embody Air Liquide’s scientific territory and have been at the core of the
Group’s activities since its creation in 1902.
Taking action today while preparing the future is at the heart of Air Liquide’s strategy. With ADVANCE, its strategic plan, Air Liquide
is targeting a global performance, combining financial and extra-financial dimensions. Positioned on new markets, the Group
benefits from major assets such as its business model combining resilience and strength, its ability to innovate and its technological
expertise. The Group develops solutions contributing to climate and the energy transition — particularly with hydrogen — and takes
action to progress in areas of healthcare, electronics and high technologies.
Air Liquide’s revenue amounted to more than 27 billion euros in 2024. Air Liquide is listed on the Euronext Paris stock exchange
(compartment A) and belongs to the CAC 40, CAC 40 ESG, EURO STOXX 50, FTSE4Good and DJSI Europe indexes.




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