Air Products builds Malaysia first LNG based air separation unit

Air Products, a globally recognized industrial gases company, has finalized a deal to construct Malaysia's first LNG-based air separation unit in Pengerang. This facility, situated at the Pengerang LNG regasification terminal in Johor, will generate over 600 tonnes of liquid oxygen, nitrogen, and argon daily. Scheduled to commence operations in early 2027, this project underscores Air Products' enduring commitment to Malaysia, enhancing its production capacity in Southern and Central Malaysia, and marking its fifth LNG-based ASU in Asia.

The announcement was made at a ceremony held at the PETRONAS Twin Towers, attended by high-ranking officials from PETRONAS Gas Berhad, DIALOG Group Berhad, and Air Products. This LNG-based unit will supply the merchant market in Southern and Central Malaysia, bolstering Air Products' capability to serve major industrial hubs and address the increasing demand from sectors like electrical and electronics, petrochemicals, aerospace, and manufacturing.

By harnessing cold energy from the LNG regasification process to liquefy air at lower temperatures, the plant will enhance energy efficiency, lower production-related emissions, and aid customers in reducing their carbon footprint with a more energy-efficient and low-emission supply of industrial gas solutions.