US-Saudi JV to add new air separation unit at Omani steel mill

US-Saudi JV to add new air separation unit at Omani steel mill

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US-based international industrial gases leader Air Products, together with its regional partner Saudi Arabian Refrigerant Gases Company of Saudi Arabia (SARGAS), has announced that it has signed an agreement to build a new air separation unit (ASU) at Jindal Shadeed Iron & Steel facility at Port of Sohar in the Sultanae of Oman. The new unit will produce a total of over 400 tonnes/day (T/D) of oxygen and nitrogen to the facility.

The project, undertaken by Ajwaa Gases LLC - a joint venture between Air Products and SARGAS – represents the third ASU installed by Air Products at Jindal Shadeed Iron & Steel’s facility in Suhar. The addition of the new ASU will increase capacity of gaseous oxygen (GOX) and gaseous nitrogen (GAN) by 50 per cent; together with an increased production capability of liquid oxygen (LOX) and liquid nitrogen (LIN), in the Sultanate of Oman.

Hamid Sabzikari, vice-president and general manager, Air Products Industrial Gases Middle East, Egypt and Turkey said: “Air Products is delighted to expand our offerings at Jindal Shadeed Iron & Steel and strengthen our association further. The successful signing of the third ASU demonstrates our commitment to supporting growing customers in Oman and the Middle East region.