NOVAAIR DEEPENS LONG-TERM INVESTMENT FOOTPRINT IN MALAYSIA WITH INAUGURATION OF KUL AIR SEPARATION UNIT

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- NovaAir Industrial Gases Sdn. Bhd. (hereinafter referred as to NovaAir), the Malaysian subsidiary of Yingde Gases, has inaugurated its 300-tonnes-per-day Kuala Lumpur (KUL) liquid air separation unit (ASU) at UMW High-Value Manufacturing Park in Greater Kuala Lumpur, strengthening Malaysia’s domestic supply of essential industrial gases for high-value manufacturing and reinforcing the group’s longterm investment commitment to Malaysia.

Commissioned in August 2026, the facility supports growing demand for industrial gases across Malaysia’s manufacturing ecosystem and strengthens Yingde Gases’ presence in Southeast Asia. 

Datuk Sikh Shamsul Ibrahim Sikh Abdul Majid, Chief Executive Officer of Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA), said, “Industrial gases may be unseen, but they are essential to the industries powering Malaysia’s next phase of growth. NovaAir’s investment strengthens this critical foundation, advancing the ambitions of NIMP 2030 and the Chemical Industry Roadmap 2030 while enabling stronger domestic supply chains, higher-value industrial activities and skilled employment opportunities for Malaysians.”

Charlene Quek, General Manager of NovaAir, stated: “Malaysia hosts Yingde Gases’ very first regional headquarters outside China. NovaAir aims to forge deep, long-term partnerships with Malaysian local businesses and contribute to Malaysia’s national industrial ambition. The KUL liquid ASU and Alliance Steel project together demonstrate our confidence and sustained investment in this market.”

The KUL liquid ASU produces oxygen, nitrogen, argon and high-purity oxygen for downstream industries including chemicals, electrical and electronics, oil and gas, food processing, steelmaking and new-energy lithium battery production. Its proprietary air separation technology was developed and manufactured in-house by Yingde Engineering, the group’s engineering subsidiary, while artificial intelligence-driven control systems help improve energy efficiency and reduce the plant’s carbon footprint.

By meeting growing demand for high-quality industrial gases, the facility will support technological upgrading across downstream industries and strengthen Malaysia’s position as a high-tech manufacturing hub in Southeast Asia.

The investment complement NovaAir’s existing operations at the Malaysia-China Kuantan Industrial Park (MCKIP), where it operates three large-scale 20,000 Nm³/h on-site air separation units for Alliance Steel (Malaysia). Yingde Gases’ largest overseas on-site ASU complex to date, the project supplies high-purity oxygen, nitrogen and argon to support Alliance Steel’s steel-making operations and expansion plans. The Alliance Steel facility holds ISO 9001 quality management, ISO 14001 environmental management and Halal certifications.

The inauguration was attended by senior representatives from MIDA and Invest Selangor, alongside key customers, industry partners, contractors, and the management teams of Yingde Gases and NovaAir.

Looking ahead, NovaAir aims to raise the KUL plant’s capacity utilisation to above 90 % within two years. Over the next three to five years, Yingde Gases plans to expands its investment in Malaysia, with the ambition of positioning NovaAir among the country’s top three industrial gas suppliers. From its Malaysian regional headquarters, NovaAir also plan to pursue opportunities in Thailand, Vietnam and Indonesia, while continuing to focus operational efficiency, sustainability and local talent development. 

About MIDA 

MIDA is the government’s principal investment promotion and development agency under the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) to oversee and drive investments into the manufacturing and services sectors in Malaysia. Headquartered in Kuala Lumpur Sentral, MIDA has 12 regional and 20 overseas offices. MIDA continues to be the strategic partner to businesses in seizing the opportunities arising from the technology revolution of this era. For more information, please visit www.mida.gov.my and follow us on X, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok and YouTube channels. 

About NovaAir 

NovaAir, as the overseas subsidiary of YingDe Gases, has operated air separation plants in Malaysia, Thailand, etc. Its business covers the entire process of industrial gas production and operation, providing the regional customers with premium quality gas applications and solutions. For more information, please visit: www.novaair.co

About Yingde Gases  

Yingde Gases is a large-scale professional gas company committed to industrial development, with over 150 gas production facilities in China and abroad, covering various industries such as metallurgy, chemical, electronics, semiconductor, photovoltaic, food, medical and healthcare, new materials, energy and environmental protection. Its market reach extends across China and Southeast Asia. Yingde Gases focuses on on-site gas supply, bulk liquid, MiniBulk, packaged gases, rare and specialty gases, and Yingde Engineering (design and manufacturing of cryogenic equipment including air separation unit). We supply high quality on-site pipeline gases, liquid gases in tanks and cylinder gases such as oxygen, nitrogen, and argon. For more information, please visit: www.yingde.com. 

SOURCE: Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA)

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
MIDA 
Name: Puan Siti Halimaton Mohd. Rejab
Director, Chemical and Advanced Material Division
Tel: +603-2267 6701
Email: shalimaton@mida.gov.my 

NovaAir 
Name: Ms. Amanda Chu
Senior Legal Counsel
Tel: +603 2774 6200
Email: amanda.chu@novaair.co

--BERNAMA