Freeport LNG Outage Highlights Risks to US Helium Supply Chain

May 8, 2025
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An unexpected outage at recently started Freeport LNG plant on 6 May underscores the growing vulnerability of the US helium supply chain, following the start of its new Noble Gas Project aimed at producing helium.

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