Air Products strikes gold
24th February 2009 —Air Products announced today that it signed a contract to build an Air Separation Unit (ASU) to Lihir Gold Ltd, in Papua New Guinea. The plant is situated 900km from Port Moresby, capital of Papua New Guinea.
The ASU will produce 1,700 tonnes per day of oxygen, almost doubling the total oxygen production on the island. The oxygen is used to oxidise the ore extracted from the mine, converting sulphide minerals to sulphates to improve the recovery of gold in downstream processing.
Dave Edmondson, Engineering Vice President for Air Products in Europe said: “We are very proud to have been selected for this project. Lihir Gold Ltd required a highly efficient plant, as it’s in a remote place, making all transport of fuel very expensive. Our innovative approach to optimise value against power, coupled with our superior technical expertise has enabled us to offer the right solution for Lihir Gold Ltd.”
Graham Folland, Executive General Manager Corporate Development at Lihir Gold said: “We have been impressed with Air Products’ ability to listen to our requirements and translate those in a safe and reliable solution. The Air Products team worked very closely with us, which gives us the confidence that they are in a true partnership with us.”
The plant is due to be onstream at the end of 2010.
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About Air Products
Air Products (NYSE:APD) serves customers in industrial, energy, technology and healthcare markets worldwide with a unique portfolio of atmospheric gases, process and specialty gases, performance materials, and equipment and services. Founded in 1940, Air Products has built leading positions in key growth markets such as semiconductor materials, refinery hydrogen, home healthcare services, natural gas liquefaction, and advanced coatings and adhesives. The company is recognized for its innovative culture, operational excellence and commitment to safety and the environment. Air Products has annual revenues of over $10 billion, operations in more than 40 countries, and 21,000 employees around the globe. For more information, visit www.airproducts.com.
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