17-Dec-2013 - Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.

Air Products and Takamul Investment Announce the Formation of a New Joint Venture in Oman

The joint venture will supply industrial gases to the new Special Economic Zone at Duqm (SEZAD)

Air Products and Takamul Investment Company, a subsidiary of the Oman Oil Company, announced they have signed a joint venture agreement to establish an integrated industrial gases venture, which will become a one-stop provider for a full range of industrial gases such as hydrogen, nitrogen and oxygen for all customers in the Special Economic Zone at Duqm (SEZAD), Oman.

The joint venture will support the economic development of the Special Economic Zone at Duqm and will enhance its competitiveness to attract further industrial investments. It will also aim to deliver the highest operational excellence by leveraging Air Products’ world-class capabilities in large industrial gas plant design, pipeline infrastructure development and operational know-how, as well as Takamul’s strong multi-utility infrastructure position in Duqm, via its Centralised Utility Company (CUC).

Commenting on the formation of the new joint venture, Thomas Wendahl, regional vice president of Air Products - Middle East, said, “This new joint venture will truly be of mutual benefit. It will help to strengthen Air Products’ presence in Oman, enabling the growth of our business in the emerging industrial area of Duqm, while complementing Takamul’s investment portfolio in Oman with the addition of a commercial stake in industrial gases.”

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