Air Products will build four air separation units in Taiwan to supply gases for semiconductor fabs tied to AI chip demand, deepening its role in the $60 billion-plus chip capacity buildout.
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Air Products wins long-term Taiwan gas deal for 4 AI chip fabs
Air Products will build four air separation units in Taiwan to supply gases for semiconductor fabs tied to AI chip demand, deepening its role in the $60 billion-plus chip capacity buildout.
Air Products secured a long-term contract to supply industrial gases and pipeline infrastructure for new semiconductor fabs in Taiwan, expanding its role in the AI chip supply chain as TSMC accelerates capacity expansion. The deal, awarded to its Air Products San Fu subsidiary, covers nitrogen, oxygen, argon, and helium — critical inputs for chip manufacturing.
"Air Products is honored to be selected by our strategic customer to support their continued growth, building on our proven track record and strong long-term partnership," Paul Yang, President of Air Products San Fu, said.
Air Products San Fu will build, own, and operate four large air separation units and bulk gas supply systems connected by new underground pipelines that link to its existing network in Taiwan. The project supports multiple new fabrication and back-end packaging facilities driven by demand from artificial intelligence and high-performance computing.
The TSMC Capacity Engine
The likely customer behind the expansion, TSMC, spent $48.5 billion in capital expenditures over the past 12 months and plans to spend $60 billion or more in 2026 on new facilities. The world's largest contract chipmaker reported revenue of $40 billion last quarter, up 34 percent from a year earlier, with an operating margin of 60 percent. Its Arizona manufacturing complex represents a $265 billion investment, with a recent $100 billion increase over the original plan.
For Air Products, the Taiwan contract adds a long-term revenue stream tied to one of the fastest-growing segments in industrial gas demand. Semiconductor fabrication requires ultra-high purity nitrogen in massive volumes — a single advanced fab can consume more than 100,000 cubic meters per hour during operation. Air Products, with fiscal 2025 sales of $12 billion, has served the Taiwan market through San Fu for more than 70 years and operates one of the world's largest ultra-high purity nitrogen pipeline systems in Southern Taiwan.
The deal also reinforces Air Products' position against competitors such as Linde and Air Liquide in the race to supply the semiconductor industry's expanding gas needs. The company has supplied the global electronics industry for more than 40 years and was the first gas supplier in Taiwan to earn ISO9002 and ISO14000 certifications.
Air Products shares trade at about 22 times forward earnings. The contract provides multiyear revenue visibility tied to TSMC's capital spending cycle, which shows no signs of slowing as AI chip demand continues to outpace supply. Nvidia, TSMC's largest customer for advanced packaging, reported data center revenue of $30.8 billion last quarter, a sign of the end-market strength driving the buildout.
This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice.
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