Praxair starts new ASU for Chinese chemical plant

Praxair has started up a large air separation unit (ASU) in northern China for the Yankuang Guohong Chemical Co. in Zoucheng City, the company announced on Monday.

Yankuang Guohong Chemical Co. is a subsidiary of Yankuang Group.

Through a long-term contract, Praxair’s 3,000-tpd plant will efficiently and reliably supply on-site oxygen and nitrogen to Yankuang and replaces the existing customer-owned air separation units. 

Praxair’s industrial gases will be used in the coal gasification process for the production of methanol and downstream chemicals.

“Praxair’s world-class air separation plant is helping Yankuang achieve energy efficiency while providing enhanced safety and reliability performance,” said Will Li, president of Praxair China. “The success of this project is due to the strong cooperation between our companies, and we look forward to continuing a long and successful commercial relationship.”