Nikkiso opens first Marine Hub to support Southeast Asia market. Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases Group announced that it has entered into a strategic service partnership with Exion Asia Pte Ltd., a Southeast Asia-based flow control and rotating equipment service provider with an established regional workshop and field service network, to strengthen support for the marine market in Southeast Asia. As the marine market accelerates its transition toward lower-carbon fuels, demand for specialized aftermarket services for cryogenic equipment on marine fleets is growing. As a result, Nikkiso CE&IG is executing a global strategy built around five fully integrated marine hubs, addressing fleet owners' needs through local inventory management, specialized marine field service teams, and regional workshop infrastructure. Exion Asia, part of the SWTS Asia Group, operates 17 workshops across Southeast Asia, including three major facilities in Singapore, one of the world's largest marine hubs. Through this partnership, Singapore now becomes Nikkiso CE&IG's Southeast Asia Marine Hub, meaning coordinated regional support for the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of cryogenic pumps and equipment. Additional Exion Asia facilities in Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, the Philippines and Indonesia provide comprehensive regional coverage. The partnership strengthens the capabilities of Nikkiso CE&IG's Cryogenic Services Business Unit to deliver dry-docking maintenance, exchange programs, upgrades and engineering services, emergency response, and other proprietary service solutions in the region. It also advances Nikkiso CE&IG's strategic objective of operating five global marine hubs across Southeast Asia, Europe, the Middle East, the US, and China. Sean Fanniff, President of Nikkiso CE&IG's Cryogenic Services Business Unit, said: "Singapore is a major global hub for the marine industry, and partnering with Exion Asia strengthens our presence in Southeast Asia. With more than 1,400 cryogenic pumps installed on vessels worldwide, this partnership supports our ability to deliver consistent, world-class service across the region." "We are proud to partner with Nikkiso CE&IG Group to support the growing demand for cryogenic equipment services in the marine sector," said Eugene Yap, Group Deputy Managing Director of Exion Asia. "By combining Nikkiso's cryogenic technology expertise with Exion Asia's regional service infrastructure and field support capabilities, we can provide faster, reliable support to fleet operators across Southeast Asia." This agreement reinforces Nikkiso CE&IG's commitment to delivering specialized aftermarket services for LNG carriers, FSRUs, and lower-carbon-fueled vessels worldwide. Source: Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases Group

New EU-Australia trade deal enhances hydrogen market and industrial growth. Key points. * Tariff-free access for Australian industrial goods to the EU is now a reality. * The deal aims to boost exports significantly, particularly in hydrogen and energy sectors. * Australia is positioned as a key supplier of green hydrogen to Europe. * Investment in Australian hydrogen projects is encouraged under the new agreement. The recent free trade agreement between the European Union (EU) and Australia represents a significant shift in the industrial landscape, particularly concerning the energy and gas markets. Announced by European Commissioner Ursula von der Leyen, this deal, which took eight years to finalize, allows all Australian industrial goods exports to the EU to be tariff-free. This pivotal agreement is anticipated to add nearly A$8 billion (approximately $5.25 billion) to Australia's GDP, while EU exports to Australia are projected to increase by 33% over the next decade. One of the focal points of this trade deal is the removal of a 5.5% tariff on hydrogen and its derivatives, which is expected to enhance the industrial gas market significantly. This change not only strengthens supply chains for critical minerals - essential for energy technologies - but also ensures that the EU has access to a secure and diversified source of raw materials. This will help reduce the EU's dependence on other global markets. The agreement also promotes investment in Australian hydrogen projects and encourages collaborative renewable energy ventures. It incorporates enforceable climate commitments aligned with the Paris Agreement, aiming to harmonize industrial development with environmental sustainability. Australia's move towards clean industry is projected to unlock an economic opportunity worth nearly A$300 billion (around $213 billion), highlighting the immense potential of transitioning to greener energy sources. Australia has increasingly positioned itself as a future supplier of green hydrogen, particularly to regions like Europe. For instance, Germany is collaborating with Australia to establish a double-sided auction system for selling Australian-made green hydrogen on the European market. Additionally, the Australian government has initiated a guarantee of origin scheme aimed at verifying the emissions intensity of clean hydrogen production to bolster export capabilities. However, the hydrogen sector in Australia faced challenges in 2024 and 2025 despite the promising subsidy schemes for producers. Currently, Australia's gas production is evenly distributed, with Western Australia and New South Wales each contributing 30%, and South Australia providing 18%. In a related development, Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases Group has commissioned a new air separation unit (ASU) in Brisbane to produce liquid oxygen and nitrogen for various markets, further solidifying Australia's position in the industrial gas sector. This strategic deal enhances Australia's global liquefied natural gas (LNG) export status, particularly in light of production declines from QatarEnergy due to ongoing conflicts in the Middle East. Overall, the EU-Australia trade agreement not only strengthens economic ties but also positions both regions for a greener, more sustainable future. March 24, 2026 at 09:40 AM Brisbane, Australia

Nikkiso CE&IG delivers ASU for Coregas in Brisbane. Californian cryogenic equipment and technology provider Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases Group (Nikkiso CE&IG) has commissioned a new air separation unit (ASU) in Queensland, Australia. The ASU was built in Darra, Brisbane, for Coregas, a Nippon Sanso Holdings Corporation (NSHD) company. It will produce liquid oxygen and nitrogen for industrial, specialty, and medical markets in the state. Capacity details were not disclosed, but gasworld has asked for more information. ... to continue reading you must be subscribed To access hundreds of features, subscribe today! At a time when the world is forced to go digital more than ever before just to stay connected, discover the in-depth content our subscribers receive every month by subscribing to gasworld.