Messer Enters Landmark Helium Supply Agreement with QatarEnergy to Serve Global Markets

Messer Secures Long-Term Helium Supply from QatarEnergy

In a significant move for the global industrial gases sector, Messer, the largest privately held industrial gases company, has announced a long-term sales and purchase agreement with QatarEnergy. This agreement paves the way for the annual supply of 100 million cubic feet of high-purity helium, an essential element for various advanced technologies and industries.

The Framework of the Agreement

The signing of this landmark deal took place in Doha, Qatar, with representatives from both sectors present. Notably, this marks the first direct long-term partnership that Messer has established with QatarEnergy, a leader in helium production worldwide. This strategic collaboration aims to diversify sources for helium and strengthen the supply chain, ensuring customers have access to reliable helium supplies.

His Excellency Mr. Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi, the President and CEO of QatarEnergy, spoke highly of the partnership, stating, "Messer is a leading global supplier of helium with a strong reputation and diverse assets. We are delighted to enter into our first direct supply agreement with Messer and to continue providing high-quality helium to the world through reliable partners."

The Importance of Helium in Modern Technology

Helium is not just an inert gas; it serves as a crucial building block in numerous cutting-edge technologies. Its applications span across medical imaging and healthcare, semiconductor manufacturing, quantum computing, fiber optics, and even space exploration. With helium’s importance in various sectors, maintaining a stable and high-quality supply is essential for technological innovation and growth.

Messer recently reinforced its position within the helium market by acquiring the former Federal Helium System in the United States, thereby solidifying its status as a major global player. This new agreement with QatarEnergy expands Messer's sources of helium and strengthens its reach in the global market, presenting numerous benefits for its extensive customer base.

Assurance of Reliable Supply

According to Bernd Eulitz, Global CEO of Messer SE Co. KGaA, this agreement not only assures a consistent supply of high-quality helium but also enhances the level of confidence for Messer’s customers. As Eulitz stated, “Through this agreement, Messer's customers will gain greater confidence in consistent, high-quality supply to power their business and innovations. Most importantly, it reinforces our commitment to customers by ensuring the secure and reliable delivery of helium they need to support their long-term growth.”

The agreement also aligns perfectly with Messer's objective of building a robust, diversified, and dependable helium supply chain. This initiative is crucial for supporting the rapid growth of its global customers, fostering both productivity and advancement in industries reliant on helium.

Messer's Global Presence

Messer's prominence in the industrial gases market is not merely an achievement but a legacy of over 125 years of expertise in various gas applications. This impressive background grants the company a powerful position in the industry. Beyond helium, Messer provides a range of industrial, medical, specialty, and electronics gases. The company operates through an extensive production and distribution network across North America, South America, Asia, and Europe.

Importantly, Messer isn’t only focused on profitability; it integrates health and safety, sustainability practices, and environmental protection into its core operations. In fact, Messer America's sales account for approximately 52% of the organization’s global sales, which total over $4.8 billion USD.

Conclusion

Overall, this partnership between Messer and QatarEnergy signifies a major advancement in the supply chain for helium in the global market. It represents a commitment to ensuring that industries dependent on helium have access to high-quality, reliable supplies. With this agreement solidly in place, Messer is well-positioned to support its customers’ needs now and into the foreseeable future, enhancing technological advancement across multiple sectors.

For further information about Messer and its initiatives, visit Messer Americas.