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Air Liquide is expanding its biomethane production capabilities with the construction of its largest facility in Rockford, Illinois, expected to produce 380 GWh of biomethane annually, increasing its global capacity to 1.8 TWh. The facility will utilize biogas from waste treatment, supporting the company's commitment to low-carbon solutions for the industrial and transportation sectors.

Another unit in Delavan, Wisconsin is also set to begin operations in Q2 2022, solidifying Air Liquide's position as a significant biomethane player in North America.

Air Liquide has signed a long-term agreement to supply ultra high purity hydrogen, helium, and carbon dioxide to a leading semiconductor manufacturer. The company will invest approximately 60 million U.S. dollars to build and operate onsite plants in Phoenix, Arizona, with operations expected to commence in the second half of 2022. This agreement highlights Air Liquide's commitment to supporting the semiconductor industry's growth and its capability in providing high-purity gases necessary for advanced manufacturing.

Air Liquide will invest approximately 350 Crores Rupees (40 million euros) in a new Air Separation Unit (ASU) in Kosi, Uttar Pradesh, India. This facility will produce 350 tonnes per day, primarily oxygen, meeting the needs of various industries and local hospitals. Intended to operate on renewable energy by 2030, this unit marks a significant expansion in Air Liquide's presence in India, where it will become the largest liquid gases plant in the state. Operations are projected to commence by the end of 2023.

AIR LIQUIDE disclosed its liquidity contract results with EXANE BNP PARIBAS as of December 31, 2021. The liquidity account held 7,050 AIR LIQUIDE shares and €16,048,821. In the second half of 2021, 370,827 shares were purchased for €54,305,269, while 373,165 shares were sold for €54,728,057. As of June 30, 2021, the account had 7,088 shares valued at €15,972,623. AIR LIQUIDE aims for market leadership in gases and services for Industry and Health, emphasizing sustainability and long-term performance.

Air Liquide announced its share and voting rights declaration for December 31, 2021. The total number of shares stands at 475,291,037, matching the total voting rights, which includes treasury shares. The number of voting rights, excluding treasury shares, is 474,064,902. This represents an increase from November 2021, where total shares were 473,886,707 and voting rights were lower. Air Liquide is a leading company in gases and services, emphasizing sustainability and operational excellence with a revenue exceeding 20 billion euros in 2020.

Air Liquide has made its Pre-Full Year 2021 Results Communication document available on its corporate website to aid financial modeling of its performance. The Full Year 2021 results will be published on February 16, 2022. As a leading global player in gases, technologies, and services for the industry and healthcare, Air Liquide operates in 78 countries with around 64,500 employees, serving over 3.8 million clients. In 2020, the company's revenue surpassed 20 billion euros, underscoring its commitment to sustainability and long-term growth.

Air Liquide and IVECO, part of CNH Industrial, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to advance hydrogen mobility in Europe. This partnership aims to develop heavy-duty fuel-cell electric trucks and establish a network of hydrogen refueling stations across European transport corridors. The collaboration builds on previous efforts like the HyAMMED project in France, targeting the decarbonization of long-haul freight. Both companies emphasize the importance of hydrogen in reducing transportation emissions and meeting global net-zero targets.

Air Liquide announces an increase in its share capital due to an employee share purchase plan, issuing 1,098,738 shares at a par value of 5.50 euros. This raises the total share capital from 2,605,761,719 euros to 2,611,804,778 euros. The company now has 474,873,596 shares outstanding. As a leader in gases and technologies for industry and health, Air Liquide operates in 78 countries and serves over 3.8 million customers. The company's revenue exceeded 20 billion euros in 2020.