Air Liquide invests 130M in Singapore semiconductor hub

Air Liquide has announced a €130 million investment in the Singapore semiconductor hub through two new long-term contracts. The company will build, own, and operate two industrial gas facilities to support a major chipmaker, strengthening Singapore’s role as a leading chipmaking center.

For eeNews Europe readers, this development is another clear signal of how the electronics supply chain is scaling up to support AI and other high-growth digital technologies. It highlights both the market acceleration in Asia and the role of industrial gas infrastructure in enabling next-gen semiconductor production.

New gas facilities to support advanced chips

The new facilities will supply large volumes of ultra-high purity nitrogen, essential for manufacturing advanced semiconductor devices. Air Liquide will fully integrate the units with digital technologies, including automation and predictive maintenance, to boost energy efficiency, reliability, and quality control. The company plans to bring the facilities online by 2027.

By investing in Singapore, Air Liquide strengthens its presence in one of Asia’s most strategic semiconductor hubs. The company already holds a leading position as a gas supplier to the electronics industry across the region. These new projects also demonstrate the confidence of its long-standing customer in Air Liquide’s ability to deliver high-quality and reliable industrial gas technologies.

Strong focus on AI-driven demand

Ronnie Chalmers, Air Liquide Group Vice President, Asia Pacific, said: “Innovation and reliability are at the heart of our business. These contracts are a true testimony of our client’s continued trust, and this move enhances Air Liquide’s position as a leading technology partner to the global semiconductor industry, which continues to rapidly expand in Asia and worldwide. Our advanced solutions will provide the highest levels of reliability and efficiency, demonstrating our strong commitment in delivering the best value to our customers and empowering the future of AI and high-tech innovation.”

With AI, automotive electronics, and next-gen computing fueling semiconductor demand, Air Liquide’s investment underscores how critical industrial gas solutions are to enabling the next wave of chip innovation.