01 Rising Investments in Semiconductor Manufacturing Facilities The global semiconductor gases market is primarily driven by the rapid expansion of semiconductor manufacturing facilities worldwide. Increasing demand for advanced chips used in artificial intelligence AI, high-performance computing HPC, electric vehicles EVs, and 5G networks has encouraged governments and semiconductor companies to invest heavily in new fabrication plants.
01 High Production Costs of Ultra-High-Purity Semiconductor Gases The high cost of producing ultra-high-purity semiconductor gases remains a major restraint for the market. Manufacturing these gases requires sophisticated purification systems, contamination control technologies, and stringent quality assurance processes to meet semiconductor-grade specifications. These requirements significantly increase production and operational expenses for gas manufacturers.
May 1, 2026 –Linde plc highlighted continued expansion of its electronics business, including the supply of ultra-high-purity gases and specialty gases used in semiconductor manufacturing. The company continues to support wafer fabs globally through on-site gas production, purification systems, and customized gas supply infrastructure.
April 30, 2026 – Air Products announced that it was selected by Samsung Electronics to supply industrial gases for Samsung’s next-generation semiconductor manufacturing facility in Pyeongtaek, South Korea. Under the agreement, Air Products will build, own, and operate multiple gas production facilities supplying nitrogen, oxygen, argon, and hydrogen for semiconductor fabrication operations. The facilities are expected to become operational in phases from 2028 to 2030.
April 29, 2026 – Linde announced an expansion of its long-term relationship with Samsung Electronics by increasing supply of ultra-high-purity atmospheric, process, and specialty gases for Samsung’s semiconductor manufacturing complex in Pyeongtaek.
2025 – Major semiconductor gas suppliers, including Air Liquide, Air Products, and Linde, continued expanding specialty gas capabilities to support advanced semiconductor manufacturing processes such as etching, deposition, doping, and wafer cleaning. Growing demand for advanced-node chip production has increased the need for ultra-high-purity process gases and reliable supply systems.