Annual Report 2023

About us

1

Engineering & Construction

Engineering & Construction of industrial gas production units for the Air Liquide group or third party customers who do not wish to outsource their gas supply.

2

Large Industries

  • Supply of gas in large quantities via pipeline networks or on-site units in industrial basins identified for their growth and mutualization potential.
  • Signature of long-term contracts.
  • Mutualization of production assets to strengthen the guarantee of supply and optimize operational costs.

6Global Markets & Technologies

Worldwide activity for technologies (extreme cryogenics, membranes, etc.) for deep tech applications (aeronautics, space, quantum) and for the energy transition (biomethane, H2 energy, liquefaction, etc.)

Liquefaction and conditioning of gases

from Large Industries to supply the other “gas” activities and distribute them in a given geographical area (around 250km maximum from the production site). Mutualization of distribution assets (trucks, storage, cylinders).

3

Industrial Merchant

  • Wide variety of customers and applications.
  • Accelerated development through acquisitions of local distributors to increase geographical coverage.
  • Continuous innovation.

4

Healthcare

  • Supply of medical gases to hospitals.
  • In Home healthcare, extension of the oxygen respiratory therapy treatment to other chronic diseases (sleep apnea, diabetes, Alzheimer’s, etc.) to increase density and ensure better quality of service and contribute to the sustainability of healthcare systems.

5

Electronics

Combination of several activities across the sector’s production chain:

  • carrier gases (by pipeline or on site production).
  • specialty materials.
  • advanced materials (patented molecules with very high added value).

Performing for what matters

When it comes to fighting climate change, helping the industry to transform or advancing patient care, Air Liquide can make a real difference. In a world that is increasingly uncertain on many fronts, the Group’s goal is clear: to have a positive impact.

As such, performing for what matters typically demands acting now to accelerate the pace of the energy transition. And, in this field, success will only come from a focused collective will to work together with customers and stakeholders, and to deliver concrete solutions with determination and speed.

Performing for what matters also means improving the quality of life of our patients and building efficient, sustainable healthcare systems.

Air Liquide’s essential small molecules and technologies have always contributed to advancing industry and society. With the commitment of its 67,800 employees, the Group will continue to advance further towards a sustainable future.