Monthly Archives: November 2018

Helium Shortage Reaches Critical Level

Posted on November 25, 2018 by admin

The world’s supply of helium is quickly diminishing, and one local expert says that means changes to birthday celebrations. Wayne Barker, of Norco in Bend, says helium is, essentially, a non-renewable resource. It is a byproduct of natural radioactive decay … Continue reading →

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Air Products and Sonatrach Announce Industrial Gases Agreements in Algeria

Posted on November 25, 2018 by admin

Joint Investments will see an increase in Helium Feedstock and Addition of Two New Air Separation Plants Air Products, a leading global industrial gas company, and Sonatrach, the largest state-owned oil and gas company in Africa, have signed two gas … Continue reading →

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Air Products And Sonatrach Sign Industrial Gases Agreements In Algeria

Posted on November 25, 2018 by admin

Air Products has signed two gas production and delivery agreements with the largest state-owned oil and gas company in Africa, Sonatrach. Source: Carburos Metalicos Conducted through both companies’ joint venture (JV) HELIOS, the deals have a combined value of $100m. … Continue reading →

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Does A Helium Shortage Mean The Party’s Over?

Posted on November 12, 2018 by admin

Impacts of a helium shortage could be far more significant than losing balloons Ask anyone what helium is used for and you’re sure to come up with at least one common answer: balloons. But the colorless and odorless gas is … Continue reading →

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