Air Liquide America Corp

Air Liquide Announces New Business with Valero Energy Corporation ...

HOUSTON--( BUSINESS WIRE )--Air Liquide Large Industries U.S. LP has entered into agreements with Valero Energy Corporation (Valero) for the long term supply of hydrogen to two Texas refineries, one in Texas City and the other in Port Arthur. Air Liquide will supply a total of 105 million standard cubic feet per day (SCFD) of hydrogen to the two refineries. Commenting on the new agreements, Michael Graff, President & CEO of American Air Liquide Holdings, Inc. said: �Air Liquide and Valero share a vision for a reliable, efficient and environmentally responsible energy supply, and our companies enjoy a long term relationship that continues to grow. Air Liquide's advanced hydrogen production technologies and expansive pipeline and logistics network uniquely position us to offer the refining and petrochemical industries the capacity, reliability and energy efficiency required to meet the growing demand for their products.� Maintaining existing sales volumes and securing new hydrogen business is one of Air Liquide's key strategic priorities for its industrial gas business in the U.S. Air Liquide's new 120MMSCFD Steam Methane Reformer (SMR) being built in La Porte, Texas, is expected on-line at the beginning of next year and will serve Valero and other Air Liquide customers along its pipeline network. Air Liquide Large Industries U.S. LP serves large industry in the U.S. by offering gas and energy solutions to optimize process efficiencies and help meet environmental responsibilities. In the U.S., the Air Liquide Large Industries business serves the refining, natural gas, chemicals and metals industries. It operates an extensive 1,800 mile pipeline system along the Gulf Coast and the Mississippi River as well as providing its customers with on-site gas production capabilities. Air Liquide is the world leader in gases for industry, health and the environment, and is present in 80�countries with 43,600�employees. Oxygen, nitrogen, hydrogen and rare gases have been at the core of Air Liquide's activities since its creation in 1902. Using these molecules, Air Liquide continuously reinvents its business, anticipating the needs of current and future markets. The Group innovates to enable progress, to achieve dynamic growth and a consistent performance.