Nippon Gases has launched a new CO₂ purification facility in Zörbig, Germany, investing approximately €30 million to support sustainable production for various industries.

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Nippon Gases Euro-Holding S.L.U., a European subsidiary of Nippon Sanso Holdings Corporation, has recently inaugurated a state-of-the-art carbon dioxide (CO₂) purification facility in Zörbig, Germany. This project represents a significant investment of approximately €30 million (about 5.1 billion yen). The facility, which opened on September 10, 2025, aims to utilize CO₂ derived from bioethanol production as a sustainable source for manufacturing food-grade liquefied CO₂ and dry ice.

With this innovation, Nippon Gases seeks to reduce its dependence on fossil fuel-based CO₂ production while promoting sustainability within various sectors such as food, mobility, and agriculture. The facility is designed to enhance efficiency by processing CO₂ from its source to final product under one roof, ultimately contributing to substantial reductions in transportation emissions.

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