Messer recently announced that it has started operation of its new Keyes, California CO2 plant.

The plant, provides up to 450 tons-per-day of CO2, will serve existing and new customers in northern California and surrounding geographies via rail network.

Messer collaborated with Aemetis and obtains raw CO2 for processing from its ethanol plant.

“The Keyes plant further enhances our CO2 network reliability for customers. This investment solidifies our position in the US market, and it is especially important as the CO2 market faces supply challenges,” explains Jens Luehring, President of, Messer Americas.

Messer operates two additional CO2 plants and two air separation units in California.