據氣體世界網2022年4月25日報道，德國工業氣體巨擘林德集團4月25日表示，該公司將回收美國自由港液化天然氣公司位于得克薩斯州的生產廠所產生的氦氣，并計劃在該州建造一個新加工廠，此舉將增加美國國內的氦氣供應。

這家德國工業氣體巨頭4月25日證實了這個計劃，稱其新建加工廠將凈化并液化從自由港液化天然氣廠回收的氦氣，從而獲得額外的液氦來源。  

林德集團表示，這個項目有望在2024年啟動，并向其供應投資組合提供近2億立方英尺的氦氣。

林德集團氦氣和稀有氣體總經理奧德薩·曼恩表示：“通過林德集團經過驗證的技術的獨特應用，我們能夠有效地從美國自由港液化天然氣工廠捕獲氦氣。” 

曼恩說：“通過與自由港液化天然氣公司合作，林德集團將在美國獲得一個新的氦氣來源，以幫助滿足美國國內日益增長的需求?！?/p>

自由港液化天然氣公司高級副總裁、首席營銷和戰略官艾倫·紐斯補充說：“通過與林德集團的合作，我們有機會補充我們的液化天然氣業務，并加強國內氦氣供應?！?/p>

據信，氦氣將供應給各種終端市場的客戶，包括航空航天、電子產品、醫療保健和制造業。  

李峻 編譯自 氣體世界網

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Linde increases helium supply in the US

In a move that will see increased helium supply in the US, Linde has said it will recover helium contained in Freeport LNG’s production site in Texas and construct a new processing plant in the state.

The industrial gas giant today (25th April) confirmed its plans, stating that its new processing plant will both purify and liquify the recovered helium from the Freeport LNG site and therefore secure an additional source of liquid helium.

Linde has said the project is on track to start up in 2024 and provide nearly 200 million cubic feet of helium into its supply portfolio.

Odessa Mann, General Manager of Helium and Rare Gas at Linde, said, “Through a unique application of Linde’s proven technology, we are able to efficiently capture helium from Freeport’s LNG plant.”

“Working with Freeport, Linde will be securing a new helium source in the US to help meet growing demand.”

Aaron Neus, Senior Vice-President, Chief Marketing and Strategy Officer at Freeport LNG, added, “By working with Linde, we have the opportunity to complement our LNG operations and strengthen the domestic supply of helium.”

It is believed the helium will be supplied to customers from a variety of end-use markets, including aerospace, electronics, healthcare and manufacturing.