In the wake of the recent Hurricane Ike, Air Products has moved swiftly to reassure customers that it is working hard to restore production and distribution capabilities at its La Porte and Baytown, Texas facilities.
Air Products’ production and distribution facilities in Texas involve the production of oxygen, nitrogen, hydrogen, CO2 and argon, with the effects of the hurricane disrupting the company’s services at the site.
Power was disrupted at the company’s La Porte and Baytown plants on 13th September, though this was restored just a day later and initial start-up activities began in earnest. Repairs to the La Porte cooling towers and electrical system were also underway.
By 15th September, liquid oxygen and liquid nitrogen production at the Baytown air separation unit had began and as of 16th September, operations nearing normal service had resumed.
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