April 16 (Reuters) - Air Liquide said on Thursday it would invest 200 million euros ($236 million) in Japan to build, own and operate two new industrial gas production units in Hiroshima, under a long
Air Liquide Invests $236M in Japan to Boost Advanced AI Chip Manufacturing
Air Liquide's Strategic Investment in Japan's Semiconductor Industry
Overview of the Investment
April 16 (Reuters) - Air Liquide said on Thursday it would invest 200 million euros ($236 million) in Japan to build, own and operate two new industrial gas production units in Hiroshima, under a long-term agreement with a global semiconductor leader expanding its advanced chip manufacturing capacity.
Purpose and Impact of the New Plants
Supplying Next-Generation Chip Manufacturing
The French industrial gases group said the plants, due to start up by the end of 2028, would supply large volumes of ultra-high-purity nitrogen, oxygen and argon used in the production of next-generation chips for artificial intelligence applications.
Strengthening Market Position
Air Liquide, which has operated in Japan for more than a century, said the investment would strengthen its position in the country's semiconductor industry and help support rising global demand for advanced chips.
Financial Details
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Reporting Credits
(Reporting by Olivier Cherfan in Gdansk, editing by Milla Nissi-Prussak)
