Linde is doubling the capacity of its Freeport, Texas, carbon dioxide (CO₂) production facility with the addition of a second CO₂ liquefaction plant, scheduled to start up in 2027. The new plant will liquefy crude CO₂ captured from MEGlobal America Inc.’s Oyster Creek ethylene glycol facility, which Linde also supplies with oxygen. This investment will help meet growing industry demand for reliable CO₂ supply across diverse applications, including carbonating beverages, preserving food quality,