Air Products Signs Long-Term Hydrogen Contract for Shell's New Unit at Its Pernis Refinery
November 30 2009 - 10:30AM
PR Newswire (US)
Company Will Expand Leading Hydrogen Pipeline Supply Network in
Region LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa., Nov. 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Air
Products (NYSE: APD), the leading global hydrogen provider, today
announced it has signed a long-term agreement to supply hydrogen to
Shell for one of the new units at its refinery complex near
Rotterdam, the Netherlands. Air Products will supply Shell the
hydrogen via pipeline and add an over six-mile extension to its
existing over 80 mile pipeline system. The supply is due to be
on-stream in 2011. "We are pleased to be expanding our relationship
with Shell in Rotterdam, adding to the long-standing supply of
industrial gases to Shell in the area. The agreement also
strengthens our hydrogen leadership position in Rotterdam," said
Denis Deheusch, general manager-Tonnage Gases for Air Products in
the Benelux. "The addition of the hydrogen supplied from our
pipeline system to the refinery will present Shell with a safe and
reliable hydrogen supply for its refinery operations while making
cleaner burning transportation fuels." The Shell facility pipeline
extension will be connected to Air Products' recently announced new
world-scale hydrogen production plant in Rotterdam, planned to be
on-stream in mid-2011. The new hydrogen plant will feature
technology advancements to maximize facility energy efficiency and
emissions reductions. Pipelines offer a safe, robust and reliable
supply of hydrogen to the refinery and petrochemical industry in
Europe and around the world. Globally, Air Products' pipeline
operational expertise is evidenced by its network of systems.
Besides Rotterdam, Air Products operates the largest hydrogen
pipeline network in the United States Gulf Coast and routinely
operates hydrogen pipeline systems worldwide including in
California in the U.S. and in Canada. Air Products has been active
in Rotterdam since the early 1970s and has continuously expanded
and invested. It operates production facilities in Botlek, Pernis,
Chemiehaven and Europoort and manages an extensive network of
industrial gas pipelines. Air Products (NYSE:APD) serves customers
in industrial, energy, technology and healthcare markets worldwide
with a unique portfolio of atmospheric gases, process and specialty
gases, performance materials, and equipment and services. Founded
in 1940, Air Products has built leading positions in key growth
markets such as semiconductor materials, refinery hydrogen, home
healthcare services, natural gas liquefaction, and advanced
coatings and adhesives. The company is recognized for its
innovative culture, operational excellence and commitment to safety
and the environment. In fiscal 2009, Air Products had revenues of
$8.3 billion, operations in over 40 countries, and 18,900 employees
around the globe. For more information, visit
http://www.airproducts.com/. ***NOTE: This release may contain
forward-looking statements. Actual results could vary materially,
due to changes in current expectations. DATASOURCE: Air Products
CONTACT: Media Inquiries: (Europe) Guenaelle Holloway, tel:
+44-1932-249-245, , or (U.S.) Art George, +1-610-481-1340, ;
Investor Inquiries: Nelson Squires, +1-610-481-7461, Web Site:
http://www.airproducts.com/
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