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Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. (NYSE: APD) is a world-leading industrial gases company that has been making a positive impact on lives globally since its establishment in 1940. With over 20,000 employees and operations in more than 50 countries, Air Products provides essential services to a wide array of industries from food and beverage, healthcare, and personal care, to energy, transportation, and semiconductors.
Core Business: Air Products specializes in supplying atmospheric gases, process and specialty gases, performance materials, and related equipment and services. It is recognized as the largest supplier of hydrogen and helium worldwide.
Financial Performance: In fiscal 2023, Air Products generated $12.6 billion in revenue. The company continues to show strong financial health, reporting a GAAP EPS of $2.57 in Q2 FY24, a 30% increase from the previous year, and an adjusted EPS of $2.85, up 4% from the prior year.
Innovative Projects and Achievements: Air Products has been actively investing in sustainable projects. The company plans to invest $15 billion in clean energy projects by 2027. Recent developments include the successful performance test of its AP-DMR™ LNG Process technology in Mozambique and plans to build multi-modal hydrogen refueling stations across California and Canada.
Partnerships: Air Products has formed strategic alliances to enhance its service offerings. Notably, it has a 15-year agreement with TotalEnergies to supply 70,000 tons of green hydrogen annually starting in 2030, significantly reducing CO2 emissions.
Community and Sustainability: The company has been listed among Barron's 100 Most Sustainable Companies for six consecutive years. Air Products’ dedication extends to community engagement, exemplified by its donation pledge to the AIST Foundation to promote careers in the steel industry.
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Air Products (NYSE:APD) is set to release its fiscal 2022 fourth quarter financial results on November 3, 2022, prior to market opening. A teleconference will follow at 8:30 a.m. ET to review these results, available to the public in listen-only mode. The company aims to provide insights into its performance for the quarter, which could influence investor sentiment. With a reported fiscal 2021 sales of $10.3 billion and a market cap of approximately $55 billion, Air Products continues to be a key player in the industrial gases sector.
Air Products (NYSE: APD) has announced plans to construct a second hydrogen liquefaction plant in Rotterdam, The Netherlands, set to double Europe's current liquid hydrogen capacity by 2025. This facility will cater to the growing demand from high-tech industries and support the decarbonization of heavy-duty vehicles as part of Europe's climate neutrality goals by 2050. The project enhances Air Products' hydrogen capabilities in Europe and marks a significant step in the company's commitment to the energy transition.
Air Products (NYSE:APD) will unveil its PRISM® GreenDry membrane separator for the biogas sector at the RNG Works Technical Workshop in Nashville, TN from September 20-22, 2022. This membrane technology aims to enhance biogas upgrading by providing a reliable dehydration solution to produce renewable natural gas. Air Products has been a pioneer in membrane technology for 30 years, dedicated to sustainability and innovative solutions. The company also provides a range of services and systems for various industries, emphasizing its commitment to environmental challenges.
Air Products' joint venture, Abdullah Hashim Industrial Gases & Equipment Co. Ltd. (AHG), has successfully acquired Air Liquide Al Khafrah Industrial Gases in Saudi Arabia, enhancing their industrial gas portfolio, including liquid bulk and specialty gases. This acquisition strengthens AHG's capabilities and aligns with their growth strategy in the Middle East. This follows Air Products' previous acquisition in January 2022 of similar assets in the UAE and Bahrain, further cementing their commitment to increasing regional capabilities and customer service.
Imperial has secured a long-term contract with Air Products to supply low-carbon hydrogen for its renewable diesel complex at the Strathcona refinery in Alberta. The agreement supports the construction of a hydrogen plant that will help produce over 1 billion liters of renewable diesel annually, significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Air Products is investing CAD 1.6 billion to enhance its Edmonton facility, intending to supply approximately 50% of the hydrogen output for this project. The renewable diesel initiative is set to create around 600 construction jobs and is expected to reduce emissions by 3 million tonnes per year.
On September 6, 2022, Imperial (TSE: IMO) announced a long-term hydrogen supply contract with Air Products (NYSE: APD) for its renewable diesel complex at the Strathcona refinery in Alberta. Air Products will supply low-carbon hydrogen from its new Edmonton facility, supporting the production of over 1 billion litres of renewable diesel annually. The project, expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 3 million tonnes yearly, involves a CAD $1.6 billion investment by Air Products. This collaboration aims to enhance Canada’s low-carbon hydrogen market while creating around 600 construction jobs.
Air Products' COO, Dr. Samir J. Serhan, will discuss hydrogen's role in energy transition at the Gastech Hydrogen Conference in Milan, Italy, from September 5-8. The company has committed $11 billion to low- and zero-carbon hydrogen projects and plans an additional $4 billion investment by 2027. Dr. Ahmed Hababou will participate in a panel on building the hydrogen economy. Air Products also showcases its expertise in hydrogen production and liquefied natural gas (LNG) technologies at its booth, highlighting ongoing projects like the Louisiana blue hydrogen complex and NEOM's green hydrogen initiative.
Air Products (NYSE: APD) and Associated British Ports (ABP) announced plans to establish a large-scale green hydrogen production facility in the UK. The facility will import green ammonia globally to produce green hydrogen, supporting decarbonization efforts across transport and industry. Expected benefits include the elimination of up to 580,000 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions annually and a projected $4.6 billion in regional economic growth, creating approximately 1,400 direct and 1,600 indirect jobs. The project aligns with the UK Government's target of 10GW of low-carbon hydrogen by 2030.
Air Products (NYSE: APD) announced a contract to supply four end flash coil wound heat exchangers for the North Field East LNG Project in Qatar. These units will support the construction of four mega LNG trains, each with a capacity of eight million tons per annum, already under development by Chiyoda Corporation and Technip Energies. This marks the first deployment of Air Products' end flash CWHE technology in Qatar, further solidifying its leadership in LNG technology. The first LNG train is expected to start up by late 2025.
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