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In a recent development, Matheson Tri-Gas, a subsidiary of Nippon Sanso Holdings Corporation, has announced the cancellation of a hydrogen plant project and plans to construct a new air separation unit in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Contrary to earlier listed projects, the cancelled hydrogen plant was not specified in Matheson's projects. The new air separation unit, on the other hand, is expected to strengthen Matheson's presence in the US Sun Belt region, serving Nevada, California, Utah, and Arizona.
As of now, Matheson operates 42 air separation units across the US, with the largest one located in Lake Charles, Louisiana, and built in 2019. Together, these units produce 9,471 tonnes per day of oxygen, 16,850 tonnes per day of nitrogen, and 343 tonnes per day of argon.
The new air separation unit in Las Vegas is scheduled for completion in 2027, unlike the cancelled hydrogen plant. The plant, upon completion, will produce oxygen, nitrogen, and argon, but unlike the cancelled plant, it was not intended to produce hydrogen.
The cancelled hydrogen plant was not located in Las Vegas, Nevada, and was not expected to strengthen Matheson's presence in the US Sun Belt region. The hydrogen was intended to supply a 75,000 barrel per day renewable diesel refinery operated by Vertex Energy. The cancelled plant used renewable hydrocarbon feedstocks such as bio-naphtha and other bio-off gases.
It is worth noting that Nippon Sanso Holdings Corporation recorded a loss of 173 million US dollars in 2021 after the cancellation of a hydrogen production plant in the United States. However, the specific association that recorded this loss is not explicitly identified in the provided search results.
The produced gases from the new air separation unit will be used in various industries, including the medical, fabrication, construction, and food processing sectors. The cancelled hydrogen plant was likely a proposed facility by Matheson Tri-Gas, although it was not specified in the earlier listed projects.
The largest air separation unit supplied by Matheson Tri-Gas currently operates in Lotte Chemical Louisianna LLC. The company's commitment to sustainable operations is evident in its use of renewable feedstocks and the production of essential gases for various industries.
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