We Exhibited at the Global Syngas Technologies Council’s Annual Conference!

The Membrane Solutions team exhibited at the Global Syngas Technologies Council’s annual conference, where we highlighted our Engineered-to-Order process gas membrane systems for syngas ratio adjustment and hydrogen recycling. Air Products membrane systems are flexibly designed, reliable, turnkey solutions to support the energy transition, featuring fast startup, low maintenance, and a wide variety of applicable applications.

For more information on our Engineered-to-Order systems, read more on MembraneSolutions.com.

We Had a Great Time at RNG Works!

Our team had a great time exhibiting in Nashville, TN for RNG Works 2024! Membrane Solutions is proud to be an active participant in the push to renewable energy, and we were thrilled to share our solutions for renewable natural gas with attendees.

Our PRISM® GreenSep and GreenDry technology enable system builders to upgrade or dehydrate their biogas streams, and with our recently announced GreenSep LNG technology, we have simplified the process of producing bio-LNG.

To read more about our solutions for the biogas industry, check out our PRISM membrane technology at MembraneSolutions.com.

Visit Us at SMM Hamburg!

SMM Hamburg 2024 has kicked off, and Air Products Membrane Solutions is proud to once again be exhibiting! At booth 105 in Hall B7, our team members are on hand to talk about what makes Air Products the world leader in marine-based membrane systems. Our turnkey nitrogen generator systems cover a wide variety of applications, such as alternative fuel systems, chemical transport, and LNG transport.

For product offerings, information, and to start building your system, visit us at MembraneSolutions.com.

We’re Exhibiting and Speaking at ONS

Engineered to order Membrane Systems

The Offshore Northern Seas (ONS) Conference and Expo is taking place this week in Stavanger, Norway and Membrane Solutions is proud to be exhibiting our engineered-to-order nitrogen and hydrogen recycling membrane systems.

Additionally, Air Products colleagues are speaking on behalf of the energy transition including Anouck Massant who is presenting on the topic of sustainable fuels in the marine industry, and Caroline Stancell who is presenting on the topic of hydrogen for mobility. Stop by our booth or inquire here for more information.

 

Membrane Solutions Breaks Ground on $70 Million Expansion

Expansion driven by growing interest in energy transition technologies in the biogas, aerospace and marine industries

Air Products is the global leader in the production of gas separation and purification membranes. On 25 June, we hosted a groundbreaking event at the site of a $70 million expansion of our Missouri Manufacturing and Logistics Center in Maryland Heights, near St. Louis, Missouri.

The investment, which is Air Products Membrane Solutions’ largest ever, is driven by growing product demand in biogas and hydrogen recovery applications, as well as customer needs for the use of nitrogen for the aerospace industry and cleaner fuels for the marine industry.

“We are excited to officially break ground on this important project. This expansion builds on our commitment to be a leader in the energy transition,” said Dr. Erin Sorensen, general manager, Air Products Membrane Solutions.  “I share in our local team’s excitement for today’s event and in the promise of what this new facility will mean for our business and our customers as we continue to work together to generate a cleaner future.”

A crowd of more than 100 guests, including state and local leaders joined Air Products Membrane Solutions employees for the groundbreaking event. Those in attendance included program speakers Taylor Mazdra, Regional Manager, Missouri Department of Economic Development and Mike Moeller, Mayor, Maryland Heights, Missouri. 

(L-R) Jacob Surratt, Director of credits and incentives, Steadfast City Economic and Community Partners; Taylor Mazdra, Regional Manager, Missouri Department of Economic Development; Larry Davis, Community Engagement Manager for St. Louis County; Mike Picker, Vice President for the Industrial Market of PARIC Construction; Rob Smegner, Air Products Membrane Solutions, Plant Manager; Mike Moeller, Mayor – Maryland Heights, Missouri; Dr. Erin Sorensen, Air Products Membrane Solutions, General Manager

 

Air Products Membrane Solutions Announces Over $70 Million Investment to Expand Missouri Manufacturing and Logistics Center

St. Louis Facility

Expansion Driven by Growing Interest in Energy Transition Technologies in the Biogas, Aerospace and Marine Industries

Air Products (NYSE:APD), the global leader in the production of gas separation and purification membranes, today announced it will invest more than $70 million to significantly expand its manufacturing and logistics center in Maryland Heights, near St. Louis, Missouri.

The investment, which is Air Products Membrane Solutions’ largest ever, is driven by growing product demand in biogas and hydrogen recovery applications, as well as customer needs for the use of nitrogen for the aerospace industry and cleaner fuels for the marine industry.

“We are excited to announce this investment to significantly expand the footprint and production capacity of our St. Louis manufacturing and logistics center. This expansion shows our commitment to continue to be a leader in the energy transition by creating innovative products for a safer, cleaner and more productive world,” said Dr. Erin Sorensen, general manager, Air Products Membrane Solutions. “This expansion also highlights our ongoing commitment to the local community and our talented and motivated employees in the region. We are proud to continue to grow and expand our global manufacturing capabilities in the United States in St. Louis.”

The new manufacturing facility is expected to be in production by the end of 2025 and include the addition of 30 new positions. Currently, about 170 employees work at the St. Louis facility. This expansion follows a previous $10 million investment made in 2023 to increase production capacity at the current facility.

“We’re pleased to see yet another leading and innovative company like Air Products expanding its presence in the St. Louis region,” said Missouri Governor Mike Parson. “The growth of employers like Air Products highlights the value of our state’s ideal business climate, strong infrastructure, and skilled workforce. We look forward to Air Products’ continued success in Maryland Heights as it invests and creates jobs in the area.”

Missouri Department of Economic Development Director Michelle Hataway said, “Air Products’ expansion is the latest example of the incredible business growth that’s helping Missourians prosper in St. Louis. We appreciate this company’s commitment to the community as it creates new opportunities and helps drive economic growth in the region.”

Air Products Membrane Solutions specializes in the development of hollow fiber membrane separators and systems for onsite gas generation. Air Products designs, engineers, manufactures, and markets a full portfolio of PRISM® Membrane Separators, Marine Systems, and Engineered-to-Order Systems to protect lives and goods at sea, on land, and in the air. Air Products’ systems are also designed to create more sustainable energy sources and raise productivity across a variety of industries and applications.

Air Products Membrane Solutions’ key offerings include:

  • PRISM® Membrane Separators – Consist of thousands of polymeric hollow fibers that act as a molecular filter to separate gases into individual elements, including methane, nitrogen or hydrogen. The membrane separators are offered to value-added packagers as an original equipment manufacturer component inside specialized systems. Industries served include aerospace, offshore drilling, food and beverage, transportation, and defense.
  • Marine Systems – Air Products is the world’s most experienced and largest supplier of marine-based membrane systems serving several market segments including dual-fuel systems, chemical tankers, oil platforms and liquefied natural gas carriers. More than 2,000 ships worldwide currently use separation systems based on Air Products’ membrane technology.
  • Engineered-to-Order-Systems – Large industrial membrane systems for nitrogen generation and process gas applications, which are fully customized to customer specifications serving the oil and gas industry, ammonia plants, chemical manufacturing facilities, and renewable diesel production.
  • Global Service and Support – Provides maintenance and optimization of membrane systems, offering health checks, replacement parts, remote monitoring, and other services to keep membranes operating at peak performance.

For more information on Air Products Membrane Solutions, visit membranesolutions.com.

Announcing New PRISM® GreenSep LNG Membrane Separator for Bio-LNG Production

Biogas Upgrading Membranes

Air Products (NYSE:APD), the global leader in the production of gas separation and purification membranes, today announced the launch of the new PRISM® GreenSep liquefied natural gas (LNG) membrane separator for bio-LNG production.

“As the world’s leading supplier of technology for the LNG industry, the PRISM® GreenSep LNG membrane separator is an excellent addition to our expansive catalogue of solutions for LNG producers,” said Dr. Erin Sorensen, General Manager, Air Products Membrane Solutions. “This cutting-edge technology will deliver a higher LNG yield at a lower operational cost, while also furthering our common goal of building a safer, cleaner, more productive world.”

PRISM® GreenSep LNG membrane separators eliminate the need for intermediate purification technologies such as amine scrubbing or thermal swing adsorption during bio-LNG production, allowing for a higher yield of bio-LNG while also reducing operational expenses and energy consumption. Bio-LNG is liquefied biomethane created from an organic source such as food, animal, or municipal waste.
Air Products will highlight the PRISM® GreenSep LNG membrane separator at BIOGAS AMERICAS at the Savannah Convention Center in Savannah, Georgia from May 13 to May 16. Also at the conference, Rory Deledda, Air Products’ Biogas Product Manager, will host a Tech Talk highlighting the benefits of GreenSep LNG membrane separators for system designers at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 15 on the Keynote Stage at BIOGAS AMERICAS.

Air Products Membrane Solutions specializes in the development of hollow fiber membrane separators and systems for onsite gas generation. Air Products designs, engineers, manufactures, and markets a full portfolio of PRISM® Membrane Separators, Marine Systems, and Engineered-to-Order Systems. Air Products’ membrane separators and systems are also designed to create more sustainable energy sources and raise productivity across a variety of industries and applications.

Congratulations to Dr. Paul Kramer on His Distinguished Engineer Award!

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Membrane Solutions is proud to announce that Dr. Paul Kramer has been recognized by Air Products as a recipient of this year’s Distinguished Engineers Award! Air Products President and CEO, Seifi Ghasemi, as well as COO Dr. Samir Serhan, have recognized Dr. Kramer for his technical achievements, expertise in membrane technology, and his leadership in driving continual developments and improvement for the Membrane Solutions business.

Dr. Kramer has worked at Air Products for over 30 years, starting in 1989, and his contributions to growing our membrane business can not be understated. He has been an essential leader in developing our On-Board Inert Gas Generation System (OBIGGS) program for aircraft fuel tank inerting, delivering a product that excels at delivering safe aerospace operation. His vast experience in both fiber/product development and applications/cycle development has made him a valuable resource for colleagues, and he is always willing to lend his knowledge. Dr. Kramer exemplifies Air Products core safety values through his commitment to continuous safety improvements, because the only acceptable number of incidents is zero. We are very proud to see him recognized for his many contributions to building towards a safer, cleaner, more productive world.

Hello from the CRU Nitrogen + Syngas Conference!

Air Products Membranes Solutions was proud to exhibit at the CRU Nitrogen + Syngas Conference and Exhibition in Gothenburg, Sweden! Colleagues from our Engineered-to-Order and Global Service & Support teams were on hand to talk about the benefits of working with Membrane Solutions for their process gas needs, including hydrogen recycling, syngas ratio adjustment, the recovery of hydrogen and ammonia from purge gas streams, and more. These fully customized, sustainability-focused solutions are supported by our Global Service & Support network to ensure your system operates at peak performance, today and tomorrow.

To read more about our Engineered-to-Order systems, click here.

To see what our Global Service & Support network can do to support your system, click here.

Contact us to learn more about what Air Products Membrane Solutions can do for you!