Messer expands production capacity in Northern Vietnam

Messer, a global leader in industrial gases, has announced plans to significantly expand its production capacity in northern Vietnam. On August 20, the company revealed that it will augment two existing facilities, adding a combined 900 metric tonnes per day of liquid gas production.

At its Yen Binh site, Messer will construct a new air separation unit (ASU) with a capacity of 600 metric tonnes per day. This unit will generate nitrogen, oxygen, and argon, essential gases for various industries. Simultaneously, a new nitrogen liquefier, capable of producing 300 metric tonnes per day, will be developed at the company's Song Cong facility.

This investment, valued at approximately $40 million, will elevate Messer's total production capacity in northern Vietnam to 2,000 metric tonnes per day. The nitrogen liquefier is set to commence operations in mid-2027, while the ASU is anticipated to become operational by the year's end.

These expansions are particularly beneficial for the electronics and semiconductor sectors, which rely heavily on liquid nitrogen as a key input. As major technology firms continue to strengthen their presence in northern Vietnam, these projects will bolster the availability of critical gases.

Messer's CEO, Peter Mohnen, emphasized the company's commitment to sustainable, long-term growth in Southeast Asia. He highlighted the strategic importance of this investment in reinforcing Messer's position as a leading industrial gases supplier in Vietnam.

For Adrien Rameaux, the company's country manager in Vietnam, the expansion underscores the nation's economic potential and manufacturing outlook. The company has been actively investing in Vietnam since 1997, having contributed over $600 million to the country's industrial development and making it one of its leading industrial gases suppliers.